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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.81, 1,371.34 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.81, 1,371.34 and 551.60 is: 761.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.81 : 1,371.34 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.81/1,371.34 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.81x = 1,371.34 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.81x = 756,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,431.14/993.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.14

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