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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.41, 1,373.74 and 700.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.41, 1,373.74 and 700.78 is: 967.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.41 : 1,373.74 = 700.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.41/1,373.74 = 700.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.41x = 1,373.74 × 700.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.41x = 962,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,689.52/995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.13

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