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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.35, 1,373.32 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.35, 1,373.32 and 602.30 is: 831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.35 : 1,373.32 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.35/1,373.32 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.35x = 1,373.32 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.35x = 827,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,150.64/995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.01

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