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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.36, 1,490.73 and 872.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.36, 1,490.73 and 872.34 is: 1,306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.36 : 1,490.73 = 872.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.36/1,490.73 = 872.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.36x = 1,490.73 × 872.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.36x = 1,300,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,423.41/995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.49

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