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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.82, 1,374.01 and 602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.82, 1,374.01 and 602.76 is: 831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.82 : 1,374.01 = 602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.82/1,374.01 = 602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.82x = 1,374.01 × 602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.82x = 828,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,196.76/995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.67

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