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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,493.10 and 720.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,493.10 and 720.90 is: 1,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,493.10 = 720.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,493.10 = 720.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,493.10 × 720.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 1,076,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,375.79/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.13

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