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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.31, 1,370.71 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.31, 1,370.71 and 551.20 is: 760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.31 : 1,370.71 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.31/1,370.71 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.31x = 1,370.71 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.31x = 755,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,535.35/993.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.62

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