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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.58, 1,372.76 and 808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.58, 1,372.76 and 808.50 is: 1,114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.58 : 1,372.76 = 808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.58/1,372.76 = 808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.58x = 1,372.76 × 808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.58x = 1,109,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,872.42/995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.80

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