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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.46, 1,373.42 and 602.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.46, 1,373.42 and 602.34 is: 831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.46 : 1,373.42 = 602.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.46/1,373.42 = 602.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.46x = 1,373.42 × 602.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.46x = 827,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,265.80/995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.04

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