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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.21, 1,492.61 and 587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.21, 1,492.61 and 587.24 is: 880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.21 : 1,492.61 = 587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.21/1,492.61 = 587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.21x = 1,492.61 × 587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.21x = 876,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,509.90/995.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.73

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