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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.35, 1,371.95 and 601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.35, 1,371.95 and 601.30 is: 829.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.35 : 1,371.95 = 601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.35/1,371.95 = 601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.35x = 1,371.95 × 601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.35x = 824,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,943.67/994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.64

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