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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.42, 1,373.07 and 716.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.42, 1,373.07 and 716.03 is: 987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.42 : 1,373.07 = 716.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.42/1,373.07 = 716.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.42x = 1,373.07 × 716.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.42x = 983,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,152.45/995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.68

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