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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.46, 1,371.05 and 551.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.46, 1,371.05 and 551.45 is: 761.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.46 : 1,371.05 = 551.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.46/1,371.05 = 551.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.46x = 1,371.05 × 551.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.46x = 756,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,065.52/993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.04

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