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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.96, 1,374.55 and 602.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.96, 1,374.55 and 602.99 is: 832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.96 : 1,374.55 = 602.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.96/1,374.55 = 602.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.96x = 1,374.55 × 602.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.96x = 828,833.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,833.03/995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.20

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