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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.57, 1,371.14 and 551.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.57, 1,371.14 and 551.49 is: 761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.57 : 1,371.14 = 551.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.57/1,371.14 = 551.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.57x = 1,371.14 × 551.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.57x = 756,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,160.39/993.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.06

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