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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.65, 1,371.27 and 551.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.65, 1,371.27 and 551.55 is: 761.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.65 : 1,371.27 = 551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.65/1,371.27 = 551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.65x = 1,371.27 × 551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.65x = 756,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,323.97/993.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.16

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