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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.81, 1,492.74 and 723.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.81, 1,492.74 and 723.15 is: 1,085.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.81 : 1,492.74 = 723.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.81/1,492.74 = 723.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.81x = 1,492.74 × 723.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.81x = 1,079,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,474.93/994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.11

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