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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.32, 1,374.72 and 663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.32, 1,374.72 and 663.16 is: 915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.32 : 1,374.72 = 663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.32/1,374.72 = 663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.32x = 1,374.72 × 663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.32x = 911,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,659.32/995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.95

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