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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.56, 1,371.06 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.56, 1,371.06 and 551.40 is: 760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.56 : 1,371.06 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.56/1,371.06 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.56x = 1,371.06 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.56x = 756,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,002.48/993.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.90

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