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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.52, 1,491.74 and 561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.52, 1,491.74 and 561.68 is: 842.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.52 : 1,491.74 = 561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.52/1,491.74 = 561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.52x = 1,491.74 × 561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.52x = 837,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,870.26/994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.49

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