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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.36, 1,373.36 and 646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.36, 1,373.36 and 646 is: 891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.36 : 1,373.36 = 646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.36/1,373.36 = 646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.36x = 1,373.36 × 646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.36x = 887,190.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,190.56/995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.33

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