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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.70, 1,372.78 and 552.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.70, 1,372.78 and 552.74 is: 762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.70 : 1,372.78 = 552.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.70/1,372.78 = 552.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.70x = 1,372.78 × 552.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.70x = 758,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,790.42/994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.83

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