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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.99, 1,375.02 and 774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.99, 1,375.02 and 774.45 is: 1,069.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.99 : 1,375.02 = 774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.99/1,375.02 = 774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.99x = 1,375.02 × 774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.99x = 1,064,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,884.24/995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.18

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