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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.48, 1,373.28 and 664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.48, 1,373.28 and 664.04 is: 916.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.48 : 1,373.28 = 664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.48/1,373.28 = 664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.48x = 1,373.28 × 664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.48x = 911,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,912.85/995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.05

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