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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.98, 1,371.57 and 551.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.98, 1,371.57 and 551.82 is: 761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.98 : 1,371.57 = 551.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.98/1,371.57 = 551.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.98x = 1,371.57 × 551.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.98x = 756,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,859.76/993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.44

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