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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.78, 1,373.07 and 621.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.78, 1,373.07 and 621.54 is: 857.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.78 : 1,373.07 = 621.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.78/1,373.07 = 621.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.78x = 1,373.07 × 621.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.78x = 853,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,417.93/994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.90

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