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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.39, 1,372.16 and 546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.39, 1,372.16 and 546.18 is: 753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.39 : 1,372.16 = 546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.39/1,372.16 = 546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.39x = 1,372.16 × 546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.39x = 749,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,447.71/994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.68

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