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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.67, 1,371.23 and 551.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.67, 1,371.23 and 551.51 is: 761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.67 : 1,371.23 = 551.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.67/1,371.23 = 551.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.67x = 1,371.23 × 551.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.67x = 756,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,244.65/993.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.06

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