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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.95, 1,373.22 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.95, 1,373.22 and 758.52 is: 1,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.95 : 1,373.22 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.95/1,373.22 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.95x = 1,373.22 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.95x = 1,041,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,614.83/994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.90

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