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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.24, 1,492.55 and 650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.24, 1,492.55 and 650.40 is: 975.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.24 : 1,492.55 = 650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.24/1,492.55 = 650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.24x = 1,492.55 × 650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.24x = 970,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,762.53/995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.41

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