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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.20, 1,492.12 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.20, 1,492.12 and 474.92 is: 712.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.20 : 1,492.12 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.20/1,492.12 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.20x = 1,492.12 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.20x = 708,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,637.63/995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.06

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