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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.39, 1,373.72 and 597.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.39, 1,373.72 and 597.07 is: 824.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.39 : 1,373.72 = 597.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.39/1,373.72 = 597.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.39x = 1,373.72 × 597.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.39x = 820,207.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,207.29/995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.00

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