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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.01, 1,373.34 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.01, 1,373.34 and 602.16 is: 831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.01 : 1,373.34 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.01/1,373.34 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.01x = 1,373.34 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.01x = 826,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,970.41/995.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.12

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