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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.37, 1,373.51 and 602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.37, 1,373.51 and 602.33 is: 831.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.37 : 1,373.51 = 602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.37/1,373.51 = 602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.37x = 1,373.51 × 602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.37x = 827,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,296.40/995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.14

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