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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.25, 1,373.75 and 734.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.25, 1,373.75 and 734.03 is: 1,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.25 : 1,373.75 = 734.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.25/1,373.75 = 734.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.25x = 1,373.75 × 734.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.25x = 1,008,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,363.17/995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.18

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