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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.36, 1,372.24 and 552.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.36, 1,372.24 and 552.30 is: 762.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.36 : 1,372.24 = 552.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.36/1,372.24 = 552.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.36x = 1,372.24 × 552.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.36x = 757,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,888.15/994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.19

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