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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.50, 1,372.41 and 552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.50, 1,372.41 and 552.42 is: 762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.50 : 1,372.41 = 552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.50/1,372.41 = 552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.50x = 1,372.41 × 552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.50x = 758,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,146.73/994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.34

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