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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.16, 1,372.94 and 949.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.16, 1,372.94 and 949.98 is: 1,309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.16 : 1,372.94 = 949.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.16/1,372.94 = 949.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.16x = 1,372.94 × 949.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.16x = 1,304,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,265.54/996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.29

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