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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.85, 1,371.98 and 621.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.85, 1,371.98 and 621.71 is: 857.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.85 : 1,371.98 = 621.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.85/1,371.98 = 621.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.85x = 1,371.98 × 621.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.85x = 852,970.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,970.58/994.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.39

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