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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.79, 1,371.37 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.79, 1,371.37 and 551.66 is: 761.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.79 : 1,371.37 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.79/1,371.37 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.79x = 1,371.37 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.79x = 756,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,529.97/993.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.26

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