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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.22, 1,372.47 and 746.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.22, 1,372.47 and 746.36 is: 1,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.22 : 1,372.47 = 746.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.22/1,372.47 = 746.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.22x = 1,372.47 × 746.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.22x = 1,024,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,356.71/994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.31

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