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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.76, 1,372.68 and 700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.76, 1,372.68 and 700.08 is: 965.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.76 : 1,372.68 = 700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.76/1,372.68 = 700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.76x = 1,372.68 × 700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.76x = 960,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,985.81/995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.08

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