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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.70, 1,372.77 and 827.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.70, 1,372.77 and 827.22 is: 1,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.70 : 1,372.77 = 827.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.70/1,372.77 = 827.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.70x = 1,372.77 × 827.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.70x = 1,135,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,582.80/995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.49

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