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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.15, 1,372.98 and 602.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.15, 1,372.98 and 602.03 is: 830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.15 : 1,372.98 = 602.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.15/1,372.98 = 602.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.15x = 1,372.98 × 602.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.15x = 826,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,580.84/995.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.61

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