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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.16, 1,492.92 and 474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.16, 1,492.92 and 474.72 is: 712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.16 : 1,492.92 = 474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.16/1,492.92 = 474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.16x = 1,492.92 × 474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.16x = 708,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,718.98/995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.17

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