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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.12, 1,373.02 and 596.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.12, 1,373.02 and 596.85 is: 823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.12 : 1,373.02 = 596.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.12/1,373.02 = 596.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.12x = 1,373.02 × 596.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.12x = 819,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,486.99/995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.51

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