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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.84, 1,372.88 and 546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.84, 1,372.88 and 546.72 is: 754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.84 : 1,372.88 = 546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.84/1,372.88 = 546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.84x = 1,372.88 × 546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.84x = 750,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,580.95/994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.47

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