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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.18, 1,372.41 and 675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.18, 1,372.41 and 675.50 is: 931.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.18 : 1,372.41 = 675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.18/1,372.41 = 675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.18x = 1,372.41 × 675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.18x = 927,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,056.09/995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.55

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