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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.88, 1,374.54 and 602.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.88, 1,374.54 and 602.82 is: 832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.88 : 1,374.54 = 602.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.88/1,374.54 = 602.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.88x = 1,374.54 × 602.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.88x = 828,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,600.20/995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.03

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