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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.50, 1,373.10 and 663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.50, 1,373.10 and 663.30 is: 915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.50 : 1,373.10 = 663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.50/1,373.10 = 663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.50x = 1,373.10 × 663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.50x = 910,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,777.23/994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.81

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