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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.60, 1,371.20 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.60, 1,371.20 and 551.48 is: 761.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.60 : 1,371.20 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.60/1,371.20 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.60x = 1,371.20 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.60x = 756,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,179.76/993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.05

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