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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.93, 1,373.27 and 621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.93, 1,373.27 and 621.68 is: 858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.93 : 1,373.27 = 621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.93/1,373.27 = 621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.93x = 1,373.27 × 621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.93x = 853,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,734.49/994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.08

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