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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.92, 1,372.38 and 715.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.92, 1,372.38 and 715.53 is: 986.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.92 : 1,372.38 = 715.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.92/1,372.38 = 715.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.92x = 1,372.38 × 715.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.92x = 981,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,975.48/994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.99

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