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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.37, 1,371.17 and 715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.37, 1,371.17 and 715.92 is: 987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.37 : 1,371.17 = 715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.37/1,371.17 = 715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.37x = 1,371.17 × 715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.37x = 981,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,644.45/994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.21

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