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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.56, 1,373.76 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.56, 1,373.76 and 602.64 is: 831.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.56 : 1,373.76 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.56/1,373.76 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.56x = 1,373.76 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.56x = 827,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,882.73/995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.58

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