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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.20, 1,372.12 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.20, 1,372.12 and 601.44 is: 830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.20 : 1,372.12 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.20/1,372.12 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.20x = 1,372.12 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.20x = 825,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,247.85/994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.06

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