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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.02, 1,373.75 and 641.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.02, 1,373.75 and 641.07 is: 885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.02 : 1,373.75 = 641.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.02/1,373.75 = 641.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.02x = 1,373.75 × 641.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.02x = 880,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,669.91/995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.08

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