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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.40, 1,370.90 and 551.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.40, 1,370.90 and 551.32 is: 760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.40 : 1,370.90 = 551.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.40/1,370.90 = 551.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.40x = 1,370.90 × 551.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.40x = 755,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,802.54/993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.83

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