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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.76, 1,374.96 and 890.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.76, 1,374.96 and 890.66 is: 1,229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.76 : 1,374.96 = 890.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.76/1,374.96 = 890.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.76x = 1,374.96 × 890.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.76x = 1,224,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,615.00/995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.83

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