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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.79, 1,373.23 and 671.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.79, 1,373.23 and 671.48 is: 926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.79 : 1,373.23 = 671.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.79/1,373.23 = 671.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.79x = 1,373.23 × 671.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.79x = 922,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,095.90/994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.92

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