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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.73, 1,372.95 and 663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.73, 1,372.95 and 663.17 is: 915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.73 : 1,372.95 = 663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.73/1,372.95 = 663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.73x = 1,372.95 × 663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.73x = 910,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,492.39/994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.32

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