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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.13, 1,373.94 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.13, 1,373.94 and 664.20 is: 917.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.13 : 1,373.94 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.13/1,373.94 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.13x = 1,373.94 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.13x = 912,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,570.95/995.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.04

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