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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.16, 1,371.38 and 746.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.16, 1,371.38 and 746.76 is: 1,029.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.16 : 1,371.38 = 746.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.16/1,371.38 = 746.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.16x = 1,371.38 × 746.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.16x = 1,024,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,091.73/995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.07

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