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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.44, 1,373.72 and 602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.44, 1,373.72 and 602.36 is: 831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.44 : 1,373.72 = 602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.44/1,373.72 = 602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.44x = 1,373.72 × 602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.44x = 827,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,473.98/995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.26

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