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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.94, 1,372.80 and 601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.94, 1,372.80 and 601.88 is: 830.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.94 : 1,372.80 = 601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.94/1,372.80 = 601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.94x = 1,372.80 × 601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.94x = 826,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,260.86/994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.46

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