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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.74, 1,373.94 and 681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.74, 1,373.94 and 681.28 is: 940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.74 : 1,373.94 = 681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.74/1,373.94 = 681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.74x = 1,373.94 × 681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.74x = 936,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,037.84/995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.04

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