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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,372.10 and 546.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,372.10 and 546.19 is: 753.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,372.10 = 546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,372.10 = 546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,372.10 × 546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 749,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,421.14/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.70

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