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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.60, 1,373.58 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.60, 1,373.58 and 602.48 is: 831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.60 : 1,373.58 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.60/1,373.58 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.60x = 1,373.58 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.60x = 827,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,554.48/995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.21

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