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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.01, 1,370.79 and 639.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.01, 1,370.79 and 639.59 is: 882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.01 : 1,370.79 = 639.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.01/1,370.79 = 639.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.01x = 1,370.79 × 639.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.01x = 876,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,736.72/994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.02

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