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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.92, 1,371.40 and 758.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.92, 1,371.40 and 758.08 is: 1,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.92 : 1,371.40 = 758.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.92/1,371.40 = 758.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.92x = 1,371.40 × 758.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.92x = 1,039,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,630.91/994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.94

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