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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.95, 1,372.28 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.95, 1,372.28 and 601.56 is: 829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.95 : 1,372.28 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.95/1,372.28 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.95x = 1,372.28 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.95x = 825,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,505.75/994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.70

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