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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.80, 1,372.74 and 601.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.80, 1,372.74 and 601.75 is: 830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.80 : 1,372.74 = 601.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.80/1,372.74 = 601.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.80x = 1,372.74 × 601.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.80x = 826,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,046.30/994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.36

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