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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.72, 1,373.76 and 646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.72, 1,373.76 and 646.48 is: 891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.72 : 1,373.76 = 646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.72/1,373.76 = 646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.72x = 1,373.76 × 646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.72x = 888,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,108.36/995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.93

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