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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.58, 1,373.15 and 640.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.58, 1,373.15 and 640.63 is: 884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.58 : 1,373.15 = 640.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.58/1,373.15 = 640.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.58x = 1,373.15 × 640.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.58x = 879,677.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,677.88/994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.48

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