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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,372.73 and 662.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,372.73 and 662.87 is: 914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,372.73 = 662.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,372.73 = 662.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,372.73 × 662.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 909,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,941.65/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.81

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