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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.75, 1,373.77 and 602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.75, 1,373.77 and 602.63 is: 831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.75 : 1,373.77 = 602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.75/1,373.77 = 602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.75x = 1,373.77 × 602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.75x = 827,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,879.20/995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.41

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