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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.65, 1,373.98 and 602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.65, 1,373.98 and 602.66 is: 831.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.65 : 1,373.98 = 602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.65/1,373.98 = 602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.65x = 1,373.98 × 602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.65x = 828,042.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,042.79/995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.66

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