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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.42, 1,372.92 and 731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.42, 1,372.92 and 731.98 is: 1,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.42 : 1,372.92 = 731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.42/1,372.92 = 731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.42x = 1,372.92 × 731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.42x = 1,004,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,949.98/994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.59

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