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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.92, 1,371.56 and 551.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.92, 1,371.56 and 551.79 is: 761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.92 : 1,371.56 = 551.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.92/1,371.56 = 551.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.92x = 1,371.56 × 551.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.92x = 756,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,810.33/993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.44

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