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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.14, 1,372.52 and 662.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.14, 1,372.52 and 662.99 is: 914.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.14 : 1,372.52 = 662.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.14/1,372.52 = 662.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.14x = 1,372.52 × 662.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.14x = 909,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,967.03/995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.41

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