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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.34, 1,372.38 and 658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.34, 1,372.38 and 658.25 is: 908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.34 : 1,372.38 = 658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.34/1,372.38 = 658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.34x = 1,372.38 × 658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.34x = 903,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,375.03/994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.51

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