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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.24, 1,373.43 and 602.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.24, 1,373.43 and 602.27 is: 831.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.24 : 1,373.43 = 602.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.24/1,373.43 = 602.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.24x = 1,373.43 × 602.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.24x = 827,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,175.69/995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.13

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