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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.39, 1,370.89 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.39, 1,370.89 and 545.28 is: 752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.39 : 1,370.89 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.39/1,370.89 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.39x = 1,370.89 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.39x = 747,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,518.90/993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.49

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