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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.16, 1,372.80 and 699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.16, 1,372.80 and 699.96 is: 965.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.16 : 1,372.80 = 699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.16/1,372.80 = 699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.16x = 1,372.80 × 699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.16x = 960,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,905.09/995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.58

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