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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.82, 1,372.90 and 552.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.82, 1,372.90 and 552.79 is: 762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.82 : 1,372.90 = 552.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.82/1,372.90 = 552.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.82x = 1,372.90 × 552.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.82x = 758,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,926.76/994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.88

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