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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.83, 1,373.10 and 808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.83, 1,373.10 and 808.74 is: 1,115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.83 : 1,373.10 = 808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.83/1,373.10 = 808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.83x = 1,373.10 × 808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.83x = 1,110,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,480.89/995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.13

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