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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.01, 1,372.41 and 645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.01, 1,372.41 and 645.30 is: 890.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.01 : 1,372.41 = 645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.01/1,372.41 = 645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.01x = 1,372.41 × 645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.01x = 885,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,616.17/994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.96

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