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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.79, 1,372.89 and 552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.79, 1,372.89 and 552.72 is: 762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.79 : 1,372.89 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.79/1,372.89 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.79x = 1,372.89 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.79x = 758,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,825.83/994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.80

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