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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.84, 1,373.22 and 785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.84, 1,373.22 and 785.66 is: 1,083.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.84 : 1,373.22 = 785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.84/1,373.22 = 785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.84x = 1,373.22 × 785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.84x = 1,078,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,884.03/995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.39

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