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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.23, 1,492.31 and 716.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.23, 1,492.31 and 716.87 is: 1,076.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.23 : 1,492.31 = 716.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.23/1,492.31 = 716.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.23x = 1,492.31 × 716.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.23x = 1,069,792.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,792.27/994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.00

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