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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.21, 1,372.10 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.21, 1,372.10 and 601.22 is: 829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.21 : 1,372.10 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.21/1,372.10 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.21x = 1,372.10 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.21x = 824,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,934.39/994.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.74

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