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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.84, 1,371.66 and 757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.84, 1,371.66 and 757.40 is: 1,045.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.84 : 1,371.66 = 757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.84/1,371.66 = 757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.84x = 1,371.66 × 757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.84x = 1,038,895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,895.28/993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.33

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