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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.15, 1,371.94 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.15, 1,371.94 and 552.04 is: 761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.15 : 1,371.94 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.15/1,371.94 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.15x = 1,371.94 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.15x = 757,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,364.81/994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.82

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