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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.49, 1,373.22 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.49, 1,373.22 and 602.64 is: 831.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.49 : 1,373.22 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.49/1,373.22 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.49x = 1,373.22 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.49x = 827,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,557.30/995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.31

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