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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.16, 1,372.21 and 680.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.16, 1,372.21 and 680.47 is: 938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.16 : 1,372.21 = 680.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.16/1,372.21 = 680.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.16x = 1,372.21 × 680.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.16x = 933,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,751.17/995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.29

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