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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.85, 1,373.15 and 621.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.85, 1,373.15 and 621.62 is: 857.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.85 : 1,373.15 = 621.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.85/1,373.15 = 621.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.85x = 1,373.15 × 621.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.85x = 853,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,567.53/994.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.99

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