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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.27, 1,372.11 and 552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.27, 1,372.11 and 552.16 is: 761.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.27 : 1,372.11 = 552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.27/1,372.11 = 552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.27x = 1,372.11 × 552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.27x = 757,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,624.26/994.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.99

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