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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.70, 1,373.85 and 597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.70, 1,373.85 and 597.24 is: 824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.70 : 1,373.85 = 597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.70/1,373.85 = 597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.70x = 1,373.85 × 597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.70x = 820,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,518.17/995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.06

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