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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.56, 1,372.38 and 552.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.56, 1,372.38 and 552.35 is: 762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.56 : 1,372.38 = 552.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.56/1,372.38 = 552.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.56x = 1,372.38 × 552.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.56x = 758,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,031.33/994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.18

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