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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.99, 1,491.89 and 378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.99, 1,491.89 and 378.73 is: 567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.99 : 1,491.89 = 378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.99/1,491.89 = 378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.99x = 1,491.89 × 378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.99x = 565,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,023.50/994.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.87

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