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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.73, 1,374.56 and 681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.73, 1,374.56 and 681.50 is: 940.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.73 : 1,374.56 = 681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.73/1,374.56 = 681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.73x = 1,374.56 × 681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.73x = 936,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,762.67/995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.78

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