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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.30, 1,372.20 and 552.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.30, 1,372.20 and 552.19 is: 762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.30 : 1,372.20 = 552.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.30/1,372.20 = 552.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.30x = 1,372.20 × 552.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.30x = 757,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,715.12/994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.06

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