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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.31, 1,372.50 and 681.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.31, 1,372.50 and 681.03 is: 939.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.31 : 1,372.50 = 681.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.31/1,372.50 = 681.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.31x = 1,372.50 × 681.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.31x = 934,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,713.68/995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.12

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