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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.62, 1,372.51 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.62, 1,372.51 and 552.51 is: 762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.62 : 1,372.51 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.62/1,372.51 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.62x = 1,372.51 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.62x = 758,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,325.50/994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.43

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