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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.54, 1,371.12 and 551.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.54, 1,371.12 and 551.49 is: 761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.54 : 1,371.12 = 551.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.54/1,371.12 = 551.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.54x = 1,371.12 × 551.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.54x = 756,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,158.97/993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.08

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