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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.38, 1,491.72 and 556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.38, 1,491.72 and 556 is: 833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.38 : 1,491.72 = 556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.38/1,491.72 = 556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.38x = 1,491.72 × 556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.38x = 829,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,396.32/995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.25

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