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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.19, 1,492.74 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.19, 1,492.74 and 475.44 is: 713.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.19 : 1,492.74 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.19/1,492.74 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.19x = 1,492.74 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.19x = 709,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,708.31/995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.14

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