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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.66, 1,372.65 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.66, 1,372.65 and 601.62 is: 830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.66 : 1,372.65 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.66/1,372.65 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.66x = 1,372.65 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.66x = 825,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,813.69/994.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.25

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