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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.55, 1,372.20 and 700.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.55, 1,372.20 and 700.31 is: 965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.55 : 1,372.20 = 700.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.55/1,372.20 = 700.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.55x = 1,372.20 × 700.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.55x = 960,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,958.52/995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.25

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