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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.83, 1,372.87 and 601.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.83, 1,372.87 and 601.77 is: 830.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.83 : 1,372.87 = 601.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.83/1,372.87 = 601.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.83x = 1,372.87 × 601.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.83x = 826,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,148.97/994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.45

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