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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.73, 1,491.75 and 345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.73, 1,491.75 and 345.32 is: 517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.73 : 1,491.75 = 345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.73/1,491.75 = 345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.73x = 1,491.75 × 345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.73x = 515,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,131.11/994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.86

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