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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.52, 1,372.05 and 640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.52, 1,372.05 and 640.40 is: 883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.52 : 1,372.05 = 640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.52/1,372.05 = 640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.52x = 1,372.05 × 640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.52x = 878,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,653.96/994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.50

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