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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.17, 1,371.99 and 552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.17, 1,371.99 and 552.07 is: 761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.17 : 1,371.99 = 552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.17/1,371.99 = 552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.17x = 1,371.99 × 552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.17x = 757,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,427.48/994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.87

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