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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.52, 1,372.41 and 552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.52, 1,372.41 and 552.39 is: 762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.52 : 1,372.41 = 552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.52/1,372.41 = 552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.52x = 1,372.41 × 552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.52x = 758,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,105.56/994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.29

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