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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.72, 1,373.18 and 664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.72, 1,373.18 and 664.52 is: 916.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.72 : 1,373.18 = 664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.72/1,373.18 = 664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.72x = 1,373.18 × 664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.72x = 912,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,505.57/995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.43

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