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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.44, 1,372.25 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.44, 1,372.25 and 552.32 is: 762.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.44 : 1,372.25 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.44/1,372.25 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.44x = 1,372.25 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.44x = 757,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,911.50/994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.15

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