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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.56, 1,373.87 and 597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.56, 1,373.87 and 597.30 is: 824.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.56 : 1,373.87 = 597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.56/1,373.87 = 597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.56x = 1,373.87 × 597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.56x = 820,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,612.55/995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.27

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