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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.41, 1,371.69 and 662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.41, 1,371.69 and 662.49 is: 913.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.41 : 1,371.69 = 662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.41/1,371.69 = 662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.41x = 1,371.69 × 662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.41x = 908,730.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,730.91/994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.84

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