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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.48, 1,375.52 and 716.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.48, 1,375.52 and 716.63 is: 990.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.48 : 1,375.52 = 716.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.48/1,375.52 = 716.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.48x = 1,375.52 × 716.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.48x = 985,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,738.90/995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.21

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