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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.25, 1,370.64 and 545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.25, 1,370.64 and 545.11 is: 752.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.25 : 1,370.64 = 545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.25/1,370.64 = 545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.25x = 1,370.64 × 545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.25x = 747,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,152.83/993.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.23

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