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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.70, 1,374.34 and 597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.70, 1,374.34 and 597.50 is: 824.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.70 : 1,374.34 = 597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.70/1,374.34 = 597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.70x = 1,374.34 × 597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.70x = 821,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,168.15/995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.71

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