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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.67, 1,374.45 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.67, 1,374.45 and 602.64 is: 831.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.67 : 1,374.45 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.67/1,374.45 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.67x = 1,374.45 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.67x = 828,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,298.55/995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.90

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