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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.90, 1,375.08 and 603.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.90, 1,375.08 and 603.45 is: 833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.90 : 1,375.08 = 603.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.90/1,375.08 = 603.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.90x = 1,375.08 × 603.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.90x = 829,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,789.76/995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.21

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