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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.08, 1,373.58 and 713.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.08, 1,373.58 and 713.82 is: 986.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.08 : 1,373.58 = 713.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.08/1,373.58 = 713.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.08x = 1,373.58 × 713.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.08x = 980,488.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,488.88/994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.33

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