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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.06, 1,373.18 and 596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.06, 1,373.18 and 596.80 is: 823.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.06 : 1,373.18 = 596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.06/1,373.18 = 596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.06x = 1,373.18 × 596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.06x = 819,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,506.96/995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.58

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