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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.54, 1,492.76 and 410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.54, 1,492.76 and 410.38 is: 615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.54 : 1,492.76 = 410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.54/1,492.76 = 410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.54x = 1,492.76 × 410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.54x = 612,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,598.85/995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.34

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