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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.65, 1,371.21 and 551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.65, 1,371.21 and 551.54 is: 761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.65 : 1,371.21 = 551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.65/1,371.21 = 551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.65x = 1,371.21 × 551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.65x = 756,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,270.31/993.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.11

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