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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.07, 1,371.82 and 601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.07, 1,371.82 and 601.09 is: 829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.07 : 1,371.82 = 601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.07/1,371.82 = 601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.07x = 1,371.82 × 601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.07x = 824,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,588.49/994.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.51

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