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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.54, 1,372.95 and 680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.54, 1,372.95 and 680.25 is: 938.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.54 : 1,372.95 = 680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.54/1,372.95 = 680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.54x = 1,372.95 × 680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.54x = 933,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,946.66/995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.13

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