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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.37, 1,372.19 and 552.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.37, 1,372.19 and 552.25 is: 762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.37 : 1,372.19 = 552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.37/1,372.19 = 552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.37x = 1,372.19 × 552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.37x = 757,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,789.88/994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.08

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