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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.58, 1,372.50 and 552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.58, 1,372.50 and 552.50 is: 762.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.58 : 1,372.50 = 552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.58/1,372.50 = 552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.58x = 1,372.50 × 552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.58x = 758,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,306.25/994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.44

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