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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.95, 1,371.60 and 551.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.95, 1,371.60 and 551.86 is: 761.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.95 : 1,371.60 = 551.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.95/1,371.60 = 551.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.95x = 1,371.60 × 551.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.95x = 756,931.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,931.18/993.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.54

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