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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.37, 1,371.37 and 746.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.37, 1,371.37 and 746.30 is: 1,028.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.37 : 1,371.37 = 746.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.37/1,371.37 = 746.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.37x = 1,371.37 × 746.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.37x = 1,023,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,453.43/995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.21

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