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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.22, 1,372.03 and 552.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.22, 1,372.03 and 552.14 is: 761.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.22 : 1,372.03 = 552.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.22/1,372.03 = 552.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.22x = 1,372.03 × 552.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.22x = 757,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,552.64/994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.96

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