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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.47, 1,373.41 and 602.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.47, 1,373.41 and 602.35 is: 831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.47 : 1,373.41 = 602.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.47/1,373.41 = 602.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.47x = 1,373.41 × 602.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.47x = 827,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,273.51/995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.04

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