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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.70, 1,373.45 and 641.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.70, 1,373.45 and 641.51 is: 884.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.70 : 1,373.45 = 641.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.70/1,373.45 = 641.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.70x = 1,373.45 × 641.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.70x = 881,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,071.83/995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.88

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