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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.63, 1,369.62 and 955.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.63, 1,369.62 and 955.67 is: 1,314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.63 : 1,369.62 = 955.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.63/1,369.62 = 955.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.63x = 1,369.62 × 955.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.63x = 1,308,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,897.90/995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.65

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