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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.12, 1,368.92 and 955.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.12, 1,368.92 and 955.16 is: 1,313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.12 : 1,368.92 = 955.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.12/1,368.92 = 955.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.12x = 1,368.92 × 955.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.12x = 1,307,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,537.63/995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.95

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