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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.05, 1,371.87 and 552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.05, 1,371.87 and 552.11 is: 761.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.05 : 1,371.87 = 552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.05/1,371.87 = 552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.05x = 1,371.87 × 552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.05x = 757,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,416.29/994.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.95

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