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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,372.68 and 663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,372.68 and 663.30 is: 915.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,372.68 = 663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,372.68 = 663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,372.68 × 663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 910,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,498.64/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.37

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