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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.84, 1,372.81 and 546.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.84, 1,372.81 and 546.64 is: 754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.84 : 1,372.81 = 546.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.84/1,372.81 = 546.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.84x = 1,372.81 × 546.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.84x = 750,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,432.86/994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.33

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