Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.28, 1,491.41 and 660.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 994.28, 1,491.41 and 660.42 is: 990.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
994.28 : 1,491.41 = 660.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
994.28/1,491.41 = 660.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
994.28x = 1,491.41 × 660.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
994.28x = 984,958.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 984,958.64/994.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990.63
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