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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.96, 1,374 and 603.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.96, 1,374 and 603.05 is: 831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.96 : 1,374 = 603.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.96/1,374 = 603.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.96x = 1,374 × 603.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.96x = 828,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,583.83/995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.95

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