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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.45, 1,373.24 and 849.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.45, 1,373.24 and 849.65 is: 1,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.45 : 1,373.24 = 849.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.45/1,373.24 = 849.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.45x = 1,373.24 × 849.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.45x = 1,166,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,769.12/995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.10

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