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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.80, 1,372.14 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.80, 1,372.14 and 601.32 is: 829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.80 : 1,372.14 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.80/1,372.14 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.80x = 1,372.14 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.80x = 825,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,095.22/994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.41

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