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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.14, 1,373.05 and 661.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.14, 1,373.05 and 661.97 is: 914.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.14 : 1,373.05 = 661.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.14/1,373.05 = 661.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.14x = 1,373.05 × 661.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.14x = 908,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,922.17/994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.28

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