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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,489.05 and 685.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,489.05 and 685.31 is: 1,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,489.05 = 685.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,489.05 = 685.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,489.05 × 685.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 1,020,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,453.41/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.28

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