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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.64, 1,373.48 and 646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.64, 1,373.48 and 646.16 is: 892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.64 : 1,373.48 = 646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.64/1,373.48 = 646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.64x = 1,373.48 × 646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.64x = 887,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,487.84/994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.27

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