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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.83, 1,371.42 and 551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.83, 1,371.42 and 551.70 is: 761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.83 : 1,371.42 = 551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.83/1,371.42 = 551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.83x = 1,371.42 × 551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.83x = 756,612.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,612.41/993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.31

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