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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.48, 1,374.33 and 773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.48, 1,374.33 and 773.94 is: 1,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.48 : 1,374.33 = 773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.48/1,374.33 = 773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.48x = 1,374.33 × 773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.48x = 1,063,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,648.96/995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.48

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