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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.71, 1,374.21 and 602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.71, 1,374.21 and 602.74 is: 831.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.71 : 1,374.21 = 602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.71/1,374.21 = 602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.71x = 1,374.21 × 602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.71x = 828,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,281.45/995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.85

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