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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.28, 1,371.98 and 552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.28, 1,371.98 and 552.10 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.28 : 1,371.98 = 552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.28/1,371.98 = 552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.28x = 1,371.98 × 552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.28x = 757,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,470.16/994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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