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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.54, 1,371.99 and 683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.54, 1,371.99 and 683.50 is: 942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.54 : 1,371.99 = 683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.54/1,371.99 = 683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.54x = 1,371.99 × 683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.54x = 937,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,755.17/994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.90

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