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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.49, 1,371.02 and 551.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.49, 1,371.02 and 551.41 is: 760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.49 : 1,371.02 = 551.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.49/1,371.02 = 551.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.49x = 1,371.02 × 551.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.49x = 755,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,994.14/993.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.95

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