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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.88, 1,371.64 and 551.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.88, 1,371.64 and 551.87 is: 761.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.88 : 1,371.64 = 551.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.88/1,371.64 = 551.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.88x = 1,371.64 × 551.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.88x = 756,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,958.73/993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.62

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