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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.02, 1,371.88 and 600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.02, 1,371.88 and 600.96 is: 829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.02 : 1,371.88 = 600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.02/1,371.88 = 600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.02x = 1,371.88 × 600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.02x = 824,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,445.00/994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.40

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