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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.33, 1,372.51 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.33, 1,372.51 and 601.38 is: 830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.33 : 1,372.51 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.33/1,372.51 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.33x = 1,372.51 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.33x = 825,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,400.06/994.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.11

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