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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.52, 1,371.08 and 551.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.52, 1,371.08 and 551.41 is: 760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.52 : 1,371.08 = 551.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.52/1,371.08 = 551.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.52x = 1,371.08 × 551.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.52x = 756,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,027.22/993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.96

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