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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.49, 1,374.16 and 663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.49, 1,374.16 and 663.80 is: 916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.49 : 1,374.16 = 663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.49/1,374.16 = 663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.49x = 1,374.16 × 663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.49x = 912,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,167.41/995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.30

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