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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.95, 1,492.83 and 736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.95, 1,492.83 and 736.22 is: 1,104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.95 : 1,492.83 = 736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.95/1,492.83 = 736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.95x = 1,492.83 × 736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.95x = 1,099,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,055.03/994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.63

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