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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.67, 1,374.59 and 664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.67, 1,374.59 and 664.58 is: 917.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.67 : 1,374.59 = 664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.67/1,374.59 = 664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.67x = 1,374.59 × 664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.67x = 913,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,530.12/995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.50

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