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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.20, 1,372.07 and 856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.20, 1,372.07 and 856.80 is: 1,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.20 : 1,372.07 = 856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.20/1,372.07 = 856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.20x = 1,372.07 × 856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.20x = 1,175,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,585.29/995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.26

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