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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.35, 1,375.35 and 716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.35, 1,375.35 and 716.51 is: 990.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.35 : 1,375.35 = 716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.35/1,375.35 = 716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.35x = 1,375.35 × 716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.35x = 985,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,447.62/995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.05

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