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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.08, 1,372.07 and 807.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.08, 1,372.07 and 807.99 is: 1,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.08 : 1,372.07 = 807.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.08/1,372.07 = 807.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.08x = 1,372.07 × 807.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.08x = 1,108,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,618.84/995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.10

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