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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.10, 1,373.40 and 602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.10, 1,373.40 and 602.33 is: 831.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.10 : 1,373.40 = 602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.10/1,373.40 = 602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.10x = 1,373.40 × 602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.10x = 827,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,233.16/995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.31

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