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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.08, 1,491.18 and 707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.08, 1,491.18 and 707.08 is: 1,059.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.08 : 1,491.18 = 707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.08/1,491.18 = 707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.08x = 1,491.18 × 707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.08x = 1,054,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,383.55/995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.60

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