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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.36, 1,372.14 and 746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.36, 1,372.14 and 746.28 is: 1,028.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.36 : 1,372.14 = 746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.36/1,372.14 = 746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.36x = 1,372.14 × 746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.36x = 1,024,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,000.64/995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.78

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