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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.11, 1,371.65 and 601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.11, 1,371.65 and 601.12 is: 829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.11 : 1,371.65 = 601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.11/1,371.65 = 601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.11x = 1,371.65 × 601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.11x = 824,532.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,532.89/994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.42

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