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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.13, 1,370.52 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.13, 1,370.52 and 551.04 is: 760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.13 : 1,370.52 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.13/1,370.52 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.13x = 1,370.52 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.13x = 755,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,211.34/993.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.44

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