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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.37, 1,370.80 and 551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.37, 1,370.80 and 551.26 is: 760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.37 : 1,370.80 = 551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.37/1,370.80 = 551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.37x = 1,370.80 × 551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.37x = 755,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,664.45/993.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.71

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