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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.08, 1,373.70 and 763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.08, 1,373.70 and 763.24 is: 1,053.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.08 : 1,373.70 = 763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.08/1,373.70 = 763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.08x = 1,373.70 × 763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.08x = 1,048,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,462.79/995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.65

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