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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.63, 1,373.63 and 601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.63, 1,373.63 and 601.97 is: 830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.63 : 1,373.63 = 601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.63/1,373.63 = 601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.63x = 1,373.63 × 601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.63x = 826,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,874.17/995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.51

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