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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.55, 1,374.52 and 602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.55, 1,374.52 and 602.80 is: 832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.55 : 1,374.52 = 602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.55/1,374.52 = 602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.55x = 1,374.52 × 602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.55x = 828,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,560.66/995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.26

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