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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.36, 1,491.17 and 508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.36, 1,491.17 and 508.73 is: 762.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.36 : 1,491.17 = 508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.36/1,491.17 = 508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.36x = 1,491.17 × 508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.36x = 758,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,592.91/995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.13

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