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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.06, 1,493.13 and 482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.06, 1,493.13 and 482.06 is: 723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.06 : 1,493.13 = 482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.06/1,493.13 = 482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.06x = 1,493.13 × 482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.06x = 719,783.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,783.79/995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.36

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