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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.55, 1,373.14 and 601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.55, 1,373.14 and 601.80 is: 830.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.55 : 1,373.14 = 601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.55/1,373.14 = 601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.55x = 1,373.14 × 601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.55x = 826,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,361.99/994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.89

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