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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.16, 1,370.50 and 551.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.16, 1,370.50 and 551.05 is: 760.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.16 : 1,370.50 = 551.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.16/1,370.50 = 551.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.16x = 1,370.50 × 551.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.16x = 755,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,209.22/993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.41

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