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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.60, 1,491.72 and 501.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.60, 1,491.72 and 501.35 is: 751.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.60 : 1,491.72 = 501.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.60/1,491.72 = 501.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.60x = 1,491.72 × 501.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.60x = 747,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,866.36/995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.18

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