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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.18, 1,371.26 and 662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.18, 1,371.26 and 662.44 is: 913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.18 : 1,371.26 = 662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.18/1,371.26 = 662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.18x = 1,371.26 × 662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.18x = 908,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,377.47/994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.70

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