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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.06, 1,371.61 and 758.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.06, 1,371.61 and 758.25 is: 1,045.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.06 : 1,371.61 = 758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.06/1,371.61 = 758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.06x = 1,371.61 × 758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.06x = 1,040,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,023.28/995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.19

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