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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.83, 1,373.22 and 601.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.83, 1,373.22 and 601.89 is: 830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.83 : 1,373.22 = 601.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.83/1,373.22 = 601.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.83x = 1,373.22 × 601.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.83x = 826,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,527.39/994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.82

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