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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.39, 1,371.62 and 640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.39, 1,371.62 and 640.76 is: 883.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.39 : 1,371.62 = 640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.39/1,371.62 = 640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.39x = 1,371.62 × 640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.39x = 878,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,876.03/994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.84

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