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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.61, 1,371.18 and 551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.61, 1,371.18 and 551.53 is: 761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.61 : 1,371.18 = 551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.61/1,371.18 = 551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.61x = 1,371.18 × 551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.61x = 756,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,247.59/993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.11

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