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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.34, 1,371.93 and 601.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.34, 1,371.93 and 601.34 is: 829.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.34 : 1,371.93 = 601.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.34/1,371.93 = 601.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.34x = 1,371.93 × 601.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.34x = 824,996.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,996.39/994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.69

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