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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.50, 1,372.53 and 645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.50, 1,372.53 and 645.48 is: 890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.50 : 1,372.53 = 645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.50/1,372.53 = 645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.50x = 1,372.53 × 645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.50x = 885,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,940.66/994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.84

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