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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.83, 1,372.97 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.83, 1,372.97 and 601.84 is: 830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.83 : 1,372.97 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.83/1,372.97 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.83x = 1,372.97 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.83x = 826,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,308.26/994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.60

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