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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.14, 1,371.94 and 552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.14, 1,371.94 and 552.08 is: 761.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.14 : 1,371.94 = 552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.14/1,371.94 = 552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.14x = 1,371.94 × 552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.14x = 757,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,420.64/994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.89

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