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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.04, 1,372.96 and 602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.04, 1,372.96 and 602.24 is: 830.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.04 : 1,372.96 = 602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.04/1,372.96 = 602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.04x = 1,372.96 × 602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.04x = 826,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,851.43/995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.97

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