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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.37, 1,370.84 and 551.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.37, 1,370.84 and 551.35 is: 760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.37 : 1,370.84 = 551.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.37/1,370.84 = 551.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.37x = 1,370.84 × 551.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.37x = 755,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,803.02/993.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.85

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