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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.64, 1,372.38 and 601.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.64, 1,372.38 and 601.66 is: 830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.64 : 1,372.38 = 601.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.64/1,372.38 = 601.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.64x = 1,372.38 × 601.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.64x = 825,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,706.15/994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.16

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