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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.49, 1,374.45 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.49, 1,374.45 and 603.20 is: 832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.49 : 1,374.45 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.49/1,374.45 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.49x = 1,374.45 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.49x = 829,068.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,068.24/995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.82

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