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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.80, 1,372.51 and 596.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.80, 1,372.51 and 596.38 is: 822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.80 : 1,372.51 = 596.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.80/1,372.51 = 596.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.80x = 1,372.51 × 596.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.80x = 818,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,537.51/994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.82

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