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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.96, 1,373.66 and 743.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.96, 1,373.66 and 743.64 is: 1,025.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.96 : 1,373.66 = 743.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.96/1,373.66 = 743.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.96x = 1,373.66 × 743.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.96x = 1,021,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,508.52/995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.65

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