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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.02, 1,373.70 and 664.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.02, 1,373.70 and 664.54 is: 917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.02 : 1,373.70 = 664.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.02/1,373.70 = 664.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.02x = 1,373.70 × 664.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.02x = 912,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,878.60/995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.45

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