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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,372.02 and 552.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,372.02 and 552.23 is: 762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,372.02 = 552.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,372.02 = 552.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,372.02 × 552.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 757,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,670.60/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.00

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