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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.01, 1,372.75 and 744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.01, 1,372.75 and 744.93 is: 1,028.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.01 : 1,372.75 = 744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.01/1,372.75 = 744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.01x = 1,372.75 × 744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.01x = 1,022,600.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,600.80/994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.77

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