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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.04, 1,489.82 and 750.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.04, 1,489.82 and 750.82 is: 1,124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.04 : 1,489.82 = 750.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.04/1,489.82 = 750.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.04x = 1,489.82 × 750.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.04x = 1,118,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,584.78/995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.17

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