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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.30, 1,373.19 and 663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.30, 1,373.19 and 663.78 is: 915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.30 : 1,373.19 = 663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.30/1,373.19 = 663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.30x = 1,373.19 × 663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.30x = 911,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,496.06/995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.80

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