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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.68, 1,493.88 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.68, 1,493.88 and 557.44 is: 836.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.68 : 1,493.88 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.68/1,493.88 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.68x = 1,493.88 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.68x = 832,748.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,748.47/995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.36

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