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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.63, 1,372.59 and 552.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.63, 1,372.59 and 552.59 is: 762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.63 : 1,372.59 = 552.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.63/1,372.59 = 552.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.63x = 1,372.59 × 552.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.63x = 758,479.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,479.51/994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.58

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