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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.03, 1,488.76 and 773.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.03, 1,488.76 and 773.51 is: 1,158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.03 : 1,488.76 = 773.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.03/1,488.76 = 773.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.03x = 1,488.76 × 773.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.03x = 1,151,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,570.75/994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.49

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