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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.44, 1,372 and 745.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.44, 1,372 and 745.96 is: 1,029.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.44 : 1,372 = 745.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.44/1,372 = 745.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.44x = 1,372 × 745.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.44x = 1,023,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,457.12/994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.18

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