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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.67, 1,373.64 and 602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.67, 1,373.64 and 602.55 is: 831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.67 : 1,373.64 = 602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.67/1,373.64 = 602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.67x = 1,373.64 × 602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.67x = 827,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,686.78/995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.29

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