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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.58, 1,374.09 and 597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.58, 1,374.09 and 597.27 is: 824.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.58 : 1,374.09 = 597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.58/1,374.09 = 597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.58x = 1,374.09 × 597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.58x = 820,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,702.73/995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.35

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