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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.58, 1,372.20 and 680.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.58, 1,372.20 and 680.29 is: 937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.58 : 1,372.20 = 680.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.58/1,372.20 = 680.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.58x = 1,372.20 × 680.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.58x = 933,502.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,502.92/995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.65

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