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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.40, 1,492.02 and 507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.40, 1,492.02 and 507.78 is: 761.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.40 : 1,492.02 = 507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.40/1,492.02 = 507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.40x = 1,492.02 × 507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.40x = 757,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,617.92/995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.12

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