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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.92, 1,373.92 and 602.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.92, 1,373.92 and 602.87 is: 831.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.92 : 1,373.92 = 602.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.92/1,373.92 = 602.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.92x = 1,373.92 × 602.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.92x = 828,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,286.77/995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.68

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