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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.06, 1,490.94 and 609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.06, 1,490.94 and 609.50 is: 913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.06 : 1,490.94 = 609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.06/1,490.94 = 609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.06x = 1,490.94 × 609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.06x = 908,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,727.93/995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.24

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