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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.87, 1,372.92 and 552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.87, 1,372.92 and 552.78 is: 762.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.87 : 1,372.92 = 552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.87/1,372.92 = 552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.87x = 1,372.92 × 552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.87x = 758,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,922.72/994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.84

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