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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.59, 1,491.55 and 929.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.59, 1,491.55 and 929.88 is: 1,394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.59 : 1,491.55 = 929.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.59/1,491.55 = 929.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.59x = 1,491.55 × 929.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.59x = 1,386,962.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,962.51/994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.51

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