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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.66, 1,492.27 and 706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.66, 1,492.27 and 706.50 is: 1,058.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.66 : 1,492.27 = 706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.66/1,492.27 = 706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.66x = 1,492.27 × 706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.66x = 1,054,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,288.76/995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.88

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