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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.56, 1,370.88 and 745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.56, 1,370.88 and 745.44 is: 1,027.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.56 : 1,370.88 = 745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.56/1,370.88 = 745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.56x = 1,370.88 × 745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.56x = 1,021,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,908.79/994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.50

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