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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.96, 1,373.66 and 641.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.96, 1,373.66 and 641.01 is: 884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.96 : 1,373.66 = 641.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.96/1,373.66 = 641.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.96x = 1,373.66 × 641.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.96x = 880,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,529.80/994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.99

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