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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.08, 1,493.64 and 665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.08, 1,493.64 and 665.02 is: 998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.08 : 1,493.64 = 665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.08/1,493.64 = 665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.08x = 1,493.64 × 665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.08x = 993,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,300.47/995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.21

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