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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.75, 1,373.25 and 596.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.75, 1,373.25 and 596.63 is: 823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.75 : 1,373.25 = 596.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.75/1,373.25 = 596.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.75x = 1,373.25 × 596.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.75x = 819,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,327.82/994.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.65

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