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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.60, 1,373.67 and 663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.60, 1,373.67 and 663.81 is: 915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.60 : 1,373.67 = 663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.60/1,373.67 = 663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.60x = 1,373.67 × 663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.60x = 911,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,855.88/995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.89

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