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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.76, 1,371.28 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.76, 1,371.28 and 551.60 is: 761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.76 : 1,371.28 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.76/1,371.28 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.76x = 1,371.28 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.76x = 756,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,398.05/993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.15

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