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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.63, 1,372.64 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.63, 1,372.64 and 552.52 is: 762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.63 : 1,372.64 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.63/1,372.64 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.63x = 1,372.64 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.63x = 758,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,409.00/994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.51

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