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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.04, 1,372.10 and 662.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.04, 1,372.10 and 662.62 is: 914.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.04 : 1,372.10 = 662.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.04/1,372.10 = 662.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.04x = 1,372.10 × 662.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.04x = 909,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,180.90/994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.63

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