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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,372.35 and 621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,372.35 and 621.03 is: 857.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,372.35 = 621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,372.35 = 621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,372.35 × 621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 852,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,263.66/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.19

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