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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.94, 1,494.79 and 868.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.94, 1,494.79 and 868.15 is: 1,301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.94 : 1,494.79 = 868.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.94/1,494.79 = 868.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.94x = 1,494.79 × 868.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.94x = 1,297,701.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,701.94/996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.69

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