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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.74, 1,371.33 and 757.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.74, 1,371.33 and 757.42 is: 1,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.74 : 1,371.33 = 757.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.74/1,371.33 = 757.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.74x = 1,371.33 × 757.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.74x = 1,038,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,669.34/993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.22

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