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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.62, 1,371.27 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.62, 1,371.27 and 551.63 is: 761.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.62 : 1,371.27 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.62/1,371.27 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.62x = 1,371.27 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.62x = 756,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,433.67/993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.29

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