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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.30, 1,372.47 and 621.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.30, 1,372.47 and 621.07 is: 857.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.30 : 1,372.47 = 621.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.30/1,372.47 = 621.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.30x = 1,372.47 × 621.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.30x = 852,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,399.94/994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.29

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