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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.87, 1,371.49 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.87, 1,371.49 and 551.76 is: 761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.87 : 1,371.49 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.87/1,371.49 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.87x = 1,371.49 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.87x = 756,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,733.32/993.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.40

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