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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.97, 1,373.69 and 641.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.97, 1,373.69 and 641.03 is: 885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.97 : 1,373.69 = 641.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.97/1,373.69 = 641.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.97x = 1,373.69 × 641.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.97x = 880,578.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,578.96/994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.03

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