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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.01, 1,371.67 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.01, 1,371.67 and 551.88 is: 761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.01 : 1,371.67 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.01/1,371.67 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.01x = 1,371.67 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.01x = 756,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,995.86/994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.56

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