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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.67, 1,373.40 and 646.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.67, 1,373.40 and 646.38 is: 891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.67 : 1,373.40 = 646.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.67/1,373.40 = 646.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.67x = 1,373.40 × 646.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.67x = 887,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,738.29/995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.60

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