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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.07, 1,372.13 and 595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.07, 1,372.13 and 595.95 is: 822.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.07 : 1,372.13 = 595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.07/1,372.13 = 595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.07x = 1,372.13 × 595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.07x = 817,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,717.89/994.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.60

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