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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.17, 1,371.99 and 552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.17, 1,371.99 and 552.13 is: 761.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.17 : 1,371.99 = 552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.17/1,371.99 = 552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.17x = 1,371.99 × 552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.17x = 757,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,514.08/994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.96

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