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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.25, 1,492.47 and 556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.25, 1,492.47 and 556.44 is: 834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.25 : 1,492.47 = 556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.25/1,492.47 = 556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.25x = 1,492.47 × 556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.25x = 830,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,470.01/995.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.43

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