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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.66, 1,375.72 and 786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.66, 1,375.72 and 786.90 is: 1,088.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.66 : 1,375.72 = 786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.66/1,375.72 = 786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.66x = 1,375.72 × 786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.66x = 1,082,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,554.07/994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.37

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