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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.60, 1,371.23 and 551.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.60, 1,371.23 and 551.55 is: 761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.60 : 1,371.23 = 551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.60/1,371.23 = 551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.60x = 1,371.23 × 551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.60x = 756,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,299.15/993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.17

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