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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.51, 1,373.05 and 640.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.51, 1,373.05 and 640.61 is: 884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.51 : 1,373.05 = 640.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.51/1,373.05 = 640.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.51x = 1,373.05 × 640.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.51x = 879,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,579.49/994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.44

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