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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.80, 1,489.50 and 561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.80, 1,489.50 and 561.18 is: 840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.80 : 1,489.50 = 561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.80/1,489.50 = 561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.80x = 1,489.50 × 561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.80x = 835,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,877.61/994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.25

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