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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.69, 1,372.55 and 552.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.69, 1,372.55 and 552.53 is: 762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.69 : 1,372.55 = 552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.69/1,372.55 = 552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.69x = 1,372.55 × 552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.69x = 758,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,375.72/994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.43

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