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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.37, 1,371.51 and 680.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.37, 1,371.51 and 680.69 is: 937.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.37 : 1,371.51 = 680.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.37/1,371.51 = 680.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.37x = 1,371.51 × 680.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.37x = 933,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,566.28/995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.91

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