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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.79, 1,372.84 and 552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.79, 1,372.84 and 552.73 is: 762.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.79 : 1,372.84 = 552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.79/1,372.84 = 552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.79x = 1,372.84 × 552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.79x = 758,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,809.85/994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.78

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