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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.33, 1,373.68 and 602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.33, 1,373.68 and 602.36 is: 831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.33 : 1,373.68 = 602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.33/1,373.68 = 602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.33x = 1,373.68 × 602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.33x = 827,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,443.02/995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.33

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