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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.45, 1,371.14 and 757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.45, 1,371.14 and 757.04 is: 1,044.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.45 : 1,371.14 = 757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.45/1,371.14 = 757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.45x = 1,371.14 × 757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.45x = 1,037,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,997.18/993.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.84

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