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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.36, 1,372.20 and 546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.36, 1,372.20 and 546.22 is: 753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.36 : 1,372.20 = 546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.36/1,372.20 = 546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.36x = 1,372.20 × 546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.36x = 749,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,523.08/994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.77

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