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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.83, 1,373.04 and 646.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.83, 1,373.04 and 646.53 is: 892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.83 : 1,373.04 = 646.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.83/1,373.04 = 646.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.83x = 1,373.04 × 646.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.83x = 887,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,711.55/994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.32

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