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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.70, 1,489.26 and 733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.70, 1,489.26 and 733.88 is: 1,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.70 : 1,489.26 = 733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.70/1,489.26 = 733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.70x = 1,489.26 × 733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.70x = 1,092,938.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,938.13/994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.76

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