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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.58, 1,371.12 and 551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.58, 1,371.12 and 551.50 is: 761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.58 : 1,371.12 = 551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.58/1,371.12 = 551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.58x = 1,371.12 × 551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.58x = 756,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,172.68/993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.06

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