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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.06, 1,371.59 and 601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.06, 1,371.59 and 601.01 is: 829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.06 : 1,371.59 = 601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.06/1,371.59 = 601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.06x = 1,371.59 × 601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.06x = 824,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,339.31/994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.27

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