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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.71, 1,372.64 and 601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.71, 1,372.64 and 601.95 is: 830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.71 : 1,372.64 = 601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.71/1,372.64 = 601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.71x = 1,372.64 × 601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.71x = 826,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,257.64/994.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.65

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