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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.09, 1,371.84 and 551.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.09, 1,371.84 and 551.99 is: 761.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.09 : 1,371.84 = 551.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.09/1,371.84 = 551.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.09x = 1,371.84 × 551.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.09x = 757,241.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,241.96/994.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.75

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