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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.94, 1,374.18 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.94, 1,374.18 and 602.88 is: 831.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.94 : 1,374.18 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.94/1,374.18 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.94x = 1,374.18 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.94x = 828,465.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,465.64/995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.84

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