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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.11, 1,371.40 and 601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.11, 1,371.40 and 601.08 is: 829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.11 : 1,371.40 = 601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.11/1,371.40 = 601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.11x = 1,371.40 × 601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.11x = 824,321.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,321.11/994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.21

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