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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.86, 1,372.51 and 640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.86, 1,372.51 and 640.72 is: 883.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.86 : 1,372.51 = 640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.86/1,372.51 = 640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.86x = 1,372.51 × 640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.86x = 879,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,394.61/994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.94

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