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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.63, 1,373.05 and 621.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.63, 1,373.05 and 621.83 is: 858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.63 : 1,373.05 = 621.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.63/1,373.05 = 621.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.63x = 1,373.05 × 621.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.63x = 853,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,803.84/994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.41

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