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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.86, 1,373.31 and 681.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.86, 1,373.31 and 681.15 is: 940.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.86 : 1,373.31 = 681.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.86/1,373.31 = 681.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.86x = 1,373.31 × 681.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.86x = 935,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,430.11/994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.26

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