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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.98, 1,372.08 and 601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.98, 1,372.08 and 601.95 is: 830.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.98 : 1,372.08 = 601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.98/1,372.08 = 601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.98x = 1,372.08 × 601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.98x = 825,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,923.56/994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.09

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