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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.68, 1,373.33 and 663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.68, 1,373.33 and 663.94 is: 915.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.68 : 1,373.33 = 663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.68/1,373.33 = 663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.68x = 1,373.33 × 663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.68x = 911,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,808.72/995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.76

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