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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.10, 1,373.87 and 680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.10, 1,373.87 and 680.89 is: 940.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.10 : 1,373.87 = 680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.10/1,373.87 = 680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.10x = 1,373.87 × 680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.10x = 935,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,450.91/995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.06

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