Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.58, 1,494 and 508.37
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 995.58, 1,494 and 508.37 is: 762.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
995.58 : 1,494 = 508.37 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
995.58/1,494 = 508.37/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
995.58x = 1,494 × 508.37 - Step 4: Simplify right side
995.58x = 759,497.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 759,497.31/995.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762.87
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