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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.30, 1,372.83 and 601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.30, 1,372.83 and 601.82 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.30 : 1,372.83 = 601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.30/1,372.83 = 601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.30x = 1,372.83 × 601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.30x = 826,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,196.55/995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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