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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.95, 1,373.19 and 716.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.95, 1,373.19 and 716.11 is: 988.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.95 : 1,373.19 = 716.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.95/1,373.19 = 716.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.95x = 1,373.19 × 716.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.95x = 983,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,352.83/994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.34

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