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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.46, 1,373.88 and 716.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.46, 1,373.88 and 716.61 is: 989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.46 : 1,373.88 = 716.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.46/1,373.88 = 716.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.46x = 1,373.88 × 716.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.46x = 984,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,532.56/995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.03

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