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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.24, 1,490.34 and 719.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.24, 1,490.34 and 719.65 is: 1,078.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.24 : 1,490.34 = 719.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.24/1,490.34 = 719.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.24x = 1,490.34 × 719.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.24x = 1,072,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,519.58/994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.73

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