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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.66, 1,372.62 and 552.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.66, 1,372.62 and 552.58 is: 762.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.66 : 1,372.62 = 552.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.66/1,372.62 = 552.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.66x = 1,372.62 × 552.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.66x = 758,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,482.36/994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.55

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