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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.58, 1,374.03 and 602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.58, 1,374.03 and 602.61 is: 831.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.58 : 1,374.03 = 602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.58/1,374.03 = 602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.58x = 1,374.03 × 602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.58x = 828,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,004.22/995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.68

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