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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.38, 1,492.33 and 605.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.38, 1,492.33 and 605.47 is: 907.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.38 : 1,492.33 = 605.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.38/1,492.33 = 605.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.38x = 1,492.33 × 605.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.38x = 903,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,561.05/995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.75

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