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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.02, 1,492.53 and 630.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.02, 1,492.53 and 630.06 is: 945.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.02 : 1,492.53 = 630.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.02/1,492.53 = 630.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.02x = 1,492.53 × 630.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.02x = 940,385.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,385.81/995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.09

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