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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.02, 1,371.75 and 551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.02, 1,371.75 and 551.92 is: 761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.02 : 1,371.75 = 551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.02/1,371.75 = 551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.02x = 1,371.75 × 551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.02x = 757,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,086.64/994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.65

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