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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.91, 1,374.08 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.91, 1,374.08 and 603.06 is: 832.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.91 : 1,374.08 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.91/1,374.08 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.91x = 1,374.08 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.91x = 828,649.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,649.67/995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.05

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