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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.22, 1,373.38 and 776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.22, 1,373.38 and 776.04 is: 1,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.22 : 1,373.38 = 776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.22/1,373.38 = 776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.22x = 1,373.38 × 776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.22x = 1,065,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,797.82/994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.99

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