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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.18, 1,372.64 and 663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.18, 1,372.64 and 663.44 is: 915.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.18 : 1,372.64 = 663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.18/1,372.64 = 663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.18x = 1,372.64 × 663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.18x = 910,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,664.28/995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.07

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