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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.47, 1,370.82 and 551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.47, 1,370.82 and 551.36 is: 760.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.47 : 1,370.82 = 551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.47/1,370.82 = 551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.47x = 1,370.82 × 551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.47x = 755,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,813.10/993.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.78

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