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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.43, 1,373.82 and 641.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.43, 1,373.82 and 641.61 is: 885.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.43 : 1,373.82 = 641.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.43/1,373.82 = 641.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.43x = 1,373.82 × 641.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.43x = 881,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,456.65/995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.50

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