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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.10, 1,491.30 and 665.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.10, 1,491.30 and 665.10 is: 996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.10 : 1,491.30 = 665.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.10/1,491.30 = 665.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.10x = 1,491.30 × 665.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.10x = 991,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,863.63/995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.75

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