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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.46, 1,373.97 and 602.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.46, 1,373.97 and 602.41 is: 831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.46 : 1,373.97 = 602.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.46/1,373.97 = 602.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.46x = 1,373.97 × 602.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.46x = 827,693.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,693.27/995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.47

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