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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.99, 1,374.62 and 701.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.99, 1,374.62 and 701.07 is: 967.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.99 : 1,374.62 = 701.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.99/1,374.62 = 701.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.99x = 1,374.62 × 701.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.99x = 963,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,701.34/995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.59

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