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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,371.93 and 552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,371.93 and 552.10 is: 761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,371.93 = 552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,371.93 = 552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,371.93 × 552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 757,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,442.55/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.82

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