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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,372.17 and 601.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,372.17 and 601.27 is: 829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,372.17 = 601.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,372.17 = 601.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,372.17 × 601.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 825,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,048.63/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.76

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