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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.25, 1,370.55 and 551.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.25, 1,370.55 and 551.05 is: 760.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.25 : 1,370.55 = 551.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.25/1,370.55 = 551.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.25x = 1,370.55 × 551.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.25x = 755,241.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,241.58/993.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.37

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