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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.51, 1,370.97 and 551.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.51, 1,370.97 and 551.43 is: 760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.51 : 1,370.97 = 551.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.51/1,370.97 = 551.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.51x = 1,370.97 × 551.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.51x = 755,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,993.99/993.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.93

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