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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.32, 1,373.56 and 602.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.32, 1,373.56 and 602.35 is: 831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.32 : 1,373.56 = 602.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.32/1,373.56 = 602.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.32x = 1,373.56 × 602.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.32x = 827,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,363.87/995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.25

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