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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,489.56 and 719.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,489.56 and 719.68 is: 1,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,489.56 = 719.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,489.56 = 719.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,489.56 × 719.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 1,072,006.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,006.54/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.20

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