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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.06, 1,372.74 and 601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.06, 1,372.74 and 601.86 is: 830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.06 : 1,372.74 = 601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.06/1,372.74 = 601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.06x = 1,372.74 × 601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.06x = 826,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,197.30/995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.30

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