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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.99, 1,373.07 and 602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.99, 1,373.07 and 602.02 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.99 : 1,373.07 = 602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.99/1,373.07 = 602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.99x = 1,373.07 × 602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.99x = 826,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,615.60/994.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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