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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.17, 1,493.01 and 703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.17, 1,493.01 and 703.25 is: 1,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.17 : 1,493.01 = 703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.17/1,493.01 = 703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.17x = 1,493.01 × 703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.17x = 1,049,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,959.28/995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.06

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