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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.54, 1,373.38 and 641.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.54, 1,373.38 and 641.38 is: 884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.54 : 1,373.38 = 641.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.54/1,373.38 = 641.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.54x = 1,373.38 × 641.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.54x = 880,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,858.46/995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.80

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