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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.68, 1,371.28 and 551.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.68, 1,371.28 and 551.59 is: 761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.68 : 1,371.28 = 551.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.68/1,371.28 = 551.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.68x = 1,371.28 × 551.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.68x = 756,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,384.34/993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.20

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