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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.97, 1,372.89 and 552.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.97, 1,372.89 and 552.86 is: 762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.97 : 1,372.89 = 552.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.97/1,372.89 = 552.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.97x = 1,372.89 × 552.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.97x = 759,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,009.10/994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.85

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