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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.85, 1,373.90 and 641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.85, 1,373.90 and 641.70 is: 885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.85 : 1,373.90 = 641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.85/1,373.90 = 641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.85x = 1,373.90 × 641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.85x = 881,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,628.42/995.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.30

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