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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.11, 1,371.21 and 757.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.11, 1,371.21 and 757.19 is: 1,044.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.11 : 1,371.21 = 757.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.11/1,371.21 = 757.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.11x = 1,371.21 × 757.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.11x = 1,038,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,259.64/994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.41

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