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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.34, 1,372.12 and 552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.34, 1,372.12 and 552.22 is: 762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.34 : 1,372.12 = 552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.34/1,372.12 = 552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.34x = 1,372.12 × 552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.34x = 757,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,707.30/994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.02

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