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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.91, 1,373.02 and 552.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.91, 1,373.02 and 552.81 is: 762.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.91 : 1,373.02 = 552.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.91/1,373.02 = 552.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.91x = 1,373.02 × 552.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.91x = 759,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,019.19/994.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.90

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