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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.48, 1,374.02 and 602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.48, 1,374.02 and 602.78 is: 831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.48 : 1,374.02 = 602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.48/1,374.02 = 602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.48x = 1,374.02 × 602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.48x = 828,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,231.78/995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.99

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