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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.95, 1,373.73 and 597.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.95, 1,373.73 and 597.33 is: 823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.95 : 1,373.73 = 597.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.95/1,373.73 = 597.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.95x = 1,373.73 × 597.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.95x = 820,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,570.14/995.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.91

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