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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.07, 1,373.21 and 602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.07, 1,373.21 and 602.12 is: 830.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.07 : 1,373.21 = 602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.07/1,373.21 = 602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.07x = 1,373.21 × 602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.07x = 826,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,827.33/995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.92

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