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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.69, 1,372.80 and 601.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.69, 1,372.80 and 601.93 is: 830.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.69 : 1,372.80 = 601.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.69/1,372.80 = 601.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.69x = 1,372.80 × 601.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.69x = 826,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,329.50/994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.74

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