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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.16, 1,492.02 and 669.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.16, 1,492.02 and 669.85 is: 1,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.16 : 1,492.02 = 669.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.16/1,492.02 = 669.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.16x = 1,492.02 × 669.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.16x = 999,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,429.60/995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.29

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