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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.76, 1,372.68 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.76, 1,372.68 and 546.56 is: 754.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.76 : 1,372.68 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.76/1,372.68 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.76x = 1,372.68 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.76x = 750,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,245.12/994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.20

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