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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.86, 1,372.92 and 552.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.86, 1,372.92 and 552.81 is: 762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.86 : 1,372.92 = 552.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.86/1,372.92 = 552.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.86x = 1,372.92 × 552.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.86x = 758,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,963.91/994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.89

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