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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.75, 1,372.89 and 601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.75, 1,372.89 and 601.90 is: 830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.75 : 1,372.89 = 601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.75/1,372.89 = 601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.75x = 1,372.89 × 601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.75x = 826,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,342.49/994.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.70

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