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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.32, 1,373.85 and 597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.32, 1,373.85 and 597.27 is: 824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.32 : 1,373.85 = 597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.32/1,373.85 = 597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.32x = 1,373.85 × 597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.32x = 820,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,559.39/995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.42

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