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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.92, 1,373.56 and 663.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.92, 1,373.56 and 663.83 is: 916.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.92 : 1,373.56 = 663.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.92/1,373.56 = 663.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.92x = 1,373.56 × 663.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.92x = 911,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,806.96/994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.47

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