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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.34, 1,370.76 and 551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.34, 1,370.76 and 551.24 is: 760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.34 : 1,370.76 = 551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.34/1,370.76 = 551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.34x = 1,370.76 × 551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.34x = 755,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,617.74/993.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.68

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