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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.67, 1,372.60 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.67, 1,372.60 and 552.56 is: 762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.67 : 1,372.60 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.67/1,372.60 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.67x = 1,372.60 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.67x = 758,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,443.86/994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.51

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