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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.04, 1,371.82 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.04, 1,371.82 and 552 is: 761.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.04 : 1,371.82 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.04/1,371.82 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.04x = 1,371.82 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.04x = 757,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,244.64/994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.78

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