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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.46, 1,374.56 and 663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.46, 1,374.56 and 663.76 is: 916.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.46 : 1,374.56 = 663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.46/1,374.56 = 663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.46x = 1,374.56 × 663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.46x = 912,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,377.95/995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.54

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