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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.34, 1,491.18 and 501.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.34, 1,491.18 and 501.18 is: 750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.34 : 1,491.18 = 501.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.34/1,491.18 = 501.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.34x = 1,491.18 × 501.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.34x = 747,349.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,349.59/995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.85

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