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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.58, 1,374.03 and 681.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.58, 1,374.03 and 681.17 is: 940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.58 : 1,374.03 = 681.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.58/1,374.03 = 681.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.58x = 1,374.03 × 681.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.58x = 935,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,941.14/995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.10

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