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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.54, 1,373.10 and 602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.54, 1,373.10 and 602.06 is: 830.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.54 : 1,373.10 = 602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.54/1,373.10 = 602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.54x = 1,373.10 × 602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.54x = 826,688.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,688.59/995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.39

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