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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.62, 1,372.57 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.62, 1,372.57 and 552.56 is: 762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.62 : 1,372.57 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.62/1,372.57 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.62x = 1,372.57 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.62x = 758,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,429.33/994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.53

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