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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.11, 1,372.05 and 621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.11, 1,372.05 and 621.33 is: 857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.11 : 1,372.05 = 621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.11/1,372.05 = 621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.11x = 1,372.05 × 621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.11x = 852,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,495.83/994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.55

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