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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.64, 1,372.74 and 846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.64, 1,372.74 and 846.12 is: 1,166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.64 : 1,372.74 = 846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.64/1,372.74 = 846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.64x = 1,372.74 × 846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.64x = 1,161,502.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,502.77/995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.59

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