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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.28, 1,371.98 and 644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.28, 1,371.98 and 644.96 is: 889.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.28 : 1,371.98 = 644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.28/1,371.98 = 644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.28x = 1,371.98 × 644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.28x = 884,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,872.22/994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.96

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