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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.06, 1,373.22 and 646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.06, 1,373.22 and 646.36 is: 892.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.06 : 1,373.22 = 646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.06/1,373.22 = 646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.06x = 1,373.22 × 646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.06x = 887,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,591.05/995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.00

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