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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.46, 1,372.06 and 756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.46, 1,372.06 and 756.72 is: 1,043.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.46 : 1,372.06 = 756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.46/1,372.06 = 756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.46x = 1,372.06 × 756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.46x = 1,038,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,265.24/995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.00

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