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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.93, 1,372.99 and 552.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.93, 1,372.99 and 552.83 is: 762.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.93 : 1,372.99 = 552.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.93/1,372.99 = 552.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.93x = 1,372.99 × 552.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.93x = 759,030.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,030.06/994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.90

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