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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.67, 1,492.68 and 475.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.67, 1,492.68 and 475.41 is: 712.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.67 : 1,492.68 = 475.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.67/1,492.68 = 475.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.67x = 1,492.68 × 475.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.67x = 709,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,635.00/995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.72

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