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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.49, 1,372.05 and 845.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.49, 1,372.05 and 845.63 is: 1,166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.49 : 1,372.05 = 845.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.49/1,372.05 = 845.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.49x = 1,372.05 × 845.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.49x = 1,160,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,246.64/994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.68

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