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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.35, 1,373.08 and 621.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.35, 1,373.08 and 621.97 is: 858.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.35 : 1,373.08 = 621.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.35/1,373.08 = 621.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.35x = 1,373.08 × 621.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.35x = 854,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,014.57/994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.87

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