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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.44, 1,371.90 and 884.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.44, 1,371.90 and 884.74 is: 1,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.44 : 1,371.90 = 884.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.44/1,371.90 = 884.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.44x = 1,371.90 × 884.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.44x = 1,213,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,774.81/995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.33

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