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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.61, 1,373.36 and 680.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.61, 1,373.36 and 680.73 is: 939.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.61 : 1,373.36 = 680.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.61/1,373.36 = 680.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.61x = 1,373.36 × 680.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.61x = 934,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,887.35/995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.01

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