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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.96, 1,373.08 and 552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.96, 1,373.08 and 552.90 is: 763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.96 : 1,373.08 = 552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.96/1,373.08 = 552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.96x = 1,373.08 × 552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.96x = 759,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,175.93/994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.02

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