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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.03, 1,371.84 and 552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.03, 1,371.84 and 552.01 is: 761.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.03 : 1,371.84 = 552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.03/1,371.84 = 552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.03x = 1,371.84 × 552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.03x = 757,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,259.78/994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.81

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