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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.53, 1,372.17 and 621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.53, 1,372.17 and 621.69 is: 857.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.53 : 1,372.17 = 621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.53/1,372.17 = 621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.53x = 1,372.17 × 621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.53x = 853,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,064.37/994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.76

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