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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.42, 1,373.70 and 602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.42, 1,373.70 and 602.72 is: 831.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.42 : 1,373.70 = 602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.42/1,373.70 = 602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.42x = 1,373.70 × 602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.42x = 827,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,956.46/995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.77

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