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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.74, 1,375.88 and 716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.74, 1,375.88 and 716.90 is: 990.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.74 : 1,375.88 = 716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.74/1,375.88 = 716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.74x = 1,375.88 × 716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.74x = 986,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,357.91/995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.58

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