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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.99, 1,372.28 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.99, 1,372.28 and 679.92 is: 937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.99 : 1,372.28 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.99/1,372.28 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.99x = 1,372.28 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.99x = 933,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,040.62/994.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.74

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