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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.28, 1,371.13 and 773.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.28, 1,371.13 and 773.15 is: 1,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.28 : 1,371.13 = 773.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.28/1,371.13 = 773.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.28x = 1,371.13 × 773.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.28x = 1,060,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,080.37/994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.18

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