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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.53, 1,372.49 and 601.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.53, 1,372.49 and 601.33 is: 829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.53 : 1,372.49 = 601.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.53/1,372.49 = 601.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.53x = 1,372.49 × 601.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.53x = 825,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,319.41/994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.86

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