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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.02, 1,485.31 and 758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.02, 1,485.31 and 758.46 is: 1,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.02 : 1,485.31 = 758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.02/1,485.31 = 758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.02x = 1,485.31 × 758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.02x = 1,126,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,548.22/994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.33

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