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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.14, 1,370.49 and 551.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.14, 1,370.49 and 551.03 is: 760.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.14 : 1,370.49 = 551.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.14/1,370.49 = 551.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.14x = 1,370.49 × 551.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.14x = 755,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,178.35/993.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.39

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