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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.69, 1,492.66 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.69, 1,492.66 and 378.45 is: 567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.69 : 1,492.66 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.69/1,492.66 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.69x = 1,492.66 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.69x = 564,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,897.65/994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.91

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