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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.41, 1,372.01 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.41, 1,372.01 and 601.56 is: 829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.41 : 1,372.01 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.41/1,372.01 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.41x = 1,372.01 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.41x = 825,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,343.33/994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.98

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