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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.48, 1,372.40 and 601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.48, 1,372.40 and 601.52 is: 830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.48 : 1,372.40 = 601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.48/1,372.40 = 601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.48x = 1,372.40 × 601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.48x = 825,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,526.05/994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.11

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