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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.46, 1,372.59 and 601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.46, 1,372.59 and 601.41 is: 830.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.46 : 1,372.59 = 601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.46/1,372.59 = 601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.46x = 1,372.59 × 601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.46x = 825,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,489.35/994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.09

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