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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.34, 1,373.34 and 662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.34, 1,373.34 and 662.22 is: 914.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.34 : 1,373.34 = 662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.34/1,373.34 = 662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.34x = 1,373.34 × 662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.34x = 909,453.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,453.21/994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.63

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