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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.66, 1,373.19 and 835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.66, 1,373.19 and 835.52 is: 1,152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.66 : 1,373.19 = 835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.66/1,373.19 = 835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.66x = 1,373.19 × 835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.66x = 1,147,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,317.71/995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.32

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