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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.25, 1,371.62 and 807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.25, 1,371.62 and 807.74 is: 1,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.25 : 1,371.62 = 807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.25/1,371.62 = 807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.25x = 1,371.62 × 807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.25x = 1,107,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,901.44/995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.19

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