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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.88, 1,372.83 and 552.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.88, 1,372.83 and 552.71 is: 762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.88 : 1,372.83 = 552.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.88/1,372.83 = 552.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.88x = 1,372.83 × 552.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.88x = 758,776.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,776.87/994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.68

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