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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.10, 1,371.51 and 699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.10, 1,371.51 and 699.42 is: 963.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.10 : 1,371.51 = 699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.10/1,371.51 = 699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.10x = 1,371.51 × 699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.10x = 959,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,261.52/995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.99

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