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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,372.65 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,372.65 and 552.52 is: 762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,372.65 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,372.65 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,372.65 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 758,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,416.22/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.47

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