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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.65, 1,372.57 and 552.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.65, 1,372.57 and 552.57 is: 762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.65 : 1,372.57 = 552.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.65/1,372.57 = 552.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.65x = 1,372.57 × 552.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.65x = 758,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,441.00/994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.52

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