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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.12, 1,372.45 and 680.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.12, 1,372.45 and 680.05 is: 937.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.12 : 1,372.45 = 680.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.12/1,372.45 = 680.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.12x = 1,372.45 × 680.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.12x = 933,334.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,334.62/995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.91

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