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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.94, 1,373.82 and 826.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.94, 1,373.82 and 826.93 is: 1,140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.94 : 1,373.82 = 826.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.94/1,373.82 = 826.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.94x = 1,373.82 × 826.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.94x = 1,136,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,052.97/995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.69

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