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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.84, 1,371.57 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.84, 1,371.57 and 551.88 is: 761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.84 : 1,371.57 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.84/1,371.57 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.84x = 1,371.57 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.84x = 756,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,942.05/993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.63

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