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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.85, 1,372.84 and 662.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.85, 1,372.84 and 662.95 is: 914.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.85 : 1,372.84 = 662.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.85/1,372.84 = 662.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.85x = 1,372.84 × 662.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.85x = 910,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,124.28/994.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.84

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