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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,492.01 and 604.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,492.01 and 604.77 is: 907.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,492.01 = 604.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,492.01 = 604.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,492.01 × 604.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 902,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,319.86/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.47

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