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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.99, 1,371.61 and 551.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.99, 1,371.61 and 551.86 is: 761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.99 : 1,371.61 = 551.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.99/1,371.61 = 551.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.99x = 1,371.61 × 551.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.99x = 756,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,935.31/993.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.52

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