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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.91, 1,371.64 and 551.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.91, 1,371.64 and 551.81 is: 761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.91 : 1,371.64 = 551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.91/1,371.64 = 551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.91x = 1,371.64 × 551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.91x = 756,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,884.67/993.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.52

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