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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.28, 1,370.72 and 551.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.28, 1,370.72 and 551.19 is: 760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.28 : 1,370.72 = 551.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.28/1,370.72 = 551.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.28x = 1,370.72 × 551.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.28x = 755,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,527.16/993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.64

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