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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.77, 1,372.46 and 663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.77, 1,372.46 and 663.08 is: 914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.77 : 1,372.46 = 663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.77/1,372.46 = 663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.77x = 1,372.46 × 663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.77x = 910,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,040.60/994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.83

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