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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.74, 1,372.68 and 552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.74, 1,372.68 and 552.64 is: 762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.74 : 1,372.68 = 552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.74/1,372.68 = 552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.74x = 1,372.68 × 552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.74x = 758,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,597.88/994.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.61

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