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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.92, 1,376.40 and 774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.92, 1,376.40 and 774.64 is: 1,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.92 : 1,376.40 = 774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.92/1,376.40 = 774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.92x = 1,376.40 × 774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.92x = 1,066,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,214.50/995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.58

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