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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.20, 1,372.02 and 745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.20, 1,372.02 and 745.08 is: 1,028.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.20 : 1,372.02 = 745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.20/1,372.02 = 745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.20x = 1,372.02 × 745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.20x = 1,022,264.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,264.66/994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.23

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