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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.92, 1,373.01 and 621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.92, 1,373.01 and 621.92 is: 858.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.92 : 1,373.01 = 621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.92/1,373.01 = 621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.92x = 1,373.01 × 621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.92x = 853,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,902.38/994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.26

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