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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.78, 1,371.34 and 551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.78, 1,371.34 and 551.64 is: 761.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.78 : 1,371.34 = 551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.78/1,371.34 = 551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.78x = 1,371.34 × 551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.78x = 756,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,486.00/993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.22

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