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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.47, 1,372.03 and 601.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.47, 1,372.03 and 601.35 is: 829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.47 : 1,372.03 = 601.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.47/1,372.03 = 601.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.47x = 1,372.03 × 601.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.47x = 825,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,070.24/994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.66

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