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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.51, 1,372.26 and 662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.51, 1,372.26 and 662.37 is: 913.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.51 : 1,372.26 = 662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.51/1,372.26 = 662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.51x = 1,372.26 × 662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.51x = 908,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,936.99/994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.95

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