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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.12, 1,373.04 and 699.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.12, 1,373.04 and 699.92 is: 965.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.12 : 1,373.04 = 699.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.12/1,373.04 = 699.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.12x = 1,373.04 × 699.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.12x = 961,018.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,018.16/995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.73

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