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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.10, 1,373.86 and 641.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.10, 1,373.86 and 641.18 is: 885.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.10 : 1,373.86 = 641.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.10/1,373.86 = 641.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.10x = 1,373.86 × 641.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.10x = 880,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,891.55/995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.23

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