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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.58, 1,372.24 and 621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.58, 1,372.24 and 621.94 is: 858.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.58 : 1,372.24 = 621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.58/1,372.24 = 621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.58x = 1,372.24 × 621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.58x = 853,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,450.95/994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.10

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