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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.60, 1,493.49 and 379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.60, 1,493.49 and 379.13 is: 568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.60 : 1,493.49 = 379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.60/1,493.49 = 379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.60x = 1,493.49 × 379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.60x = 566,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,224.97/995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.73

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