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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.24, 1,370.60 and 551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.24, 1,370.60 and 551.12 is: 760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.24 : 1,370.60 = 551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.24/1,370.60 = 551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.24x = 1,370.60 × 551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.24x = 755,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,365.07/993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.51

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