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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.70, 1,372.70 and 601.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.70, 1,372.70 and 601.85 is: 830.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.70 : 1,372.70 = 601.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.70/1,372.70 = 601.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.70x = 1,372.70 × 601.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.70x = 826,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,149.62/994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.56

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