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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.00, 1,371.78 and 551.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.00, 1,371.78 and 551.91 is: 761.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.00 : 1,371.78 = 551.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.00/1,371.78 = 551.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.00x = 1,371.78 × 551.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.00x = 757,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,099.10/994.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.67

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