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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.08, 1,371.82 and 551.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.08, 1,371.82 and 551.98 is: 761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.08 : 1,371.82 = 551.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.08/1,371.82 = 551.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.08x = 1,371.82 × 551.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.08x = 757,217.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,217.20/994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.73

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