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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.99, 1,374.45 and 603.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.99, 1,374.45 and 603.02 is: 832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.99 : 1,374.45 = 603.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.99/1,374.45 = 603.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.99x = 1,374.45 × 603.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.99x = 828,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,820.84/995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.16

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