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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.63, 1,372.56 and 546.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.63, 1,372.56 and 546.51 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.63 : 1,372.56 = 546.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.63/1,372.56 = 546.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.63x = 1,372.56 × 546.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.63x = 750,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,117.77/994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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