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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.80, 1,371.96 and 733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.80, 1,371.96 and 733.44 is: 1,011.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.80 : 1,371.96 = 733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.80/1,371.96 = 733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.80x = 1,371.96 × 733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.80x = 1,006,250.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,250.34/994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.51

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