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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.62, 1,371.18 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.62, 1,371.18 and 551.60 is: 761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.62 : 1,371.18 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.62/1,371.18 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.62x = 1,371.18 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.62x = 756,336.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,336.03/993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.20

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