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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.45, 1,371.58 and 601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.45, 1,371.58 and 601.06 is: 829.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.45 : 1,371.58 = 601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.45/1,371.58 = 601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.45x = 1,371.58 × 601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.45x = 824,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,401.87/994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.00

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