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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.30, 1,370.82 and 551.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.30, 1,370.82 and 551.19 is: 760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.30 : 1,370.82 = 551.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.30/1,370.82 = 551.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.30x = 1,370.82 × 551.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.30x = 755,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,582.28/993.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.68

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