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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.39, 1,491.26 and 720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.39, 1,491.26 and 720.80 is: 1,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.39 : 1,491.26 = 720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.39/1,491.26 = 720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.39x = 1,491.26 × 720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.39x = 1,074,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,900.21/995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.88

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