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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.32, 1,370.78 and 551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.32, 1,370.78 and 551.22 is: 760.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.32 : 1,370.78 = 551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.32/1,370.78 = 551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.32x = 1,370.78 × 551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.32x = 755,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,607.16/993.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.69

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