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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.70, 1,492.87 and 475.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.70, 1,492.87 and 475.42 is: 712.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.70 : 1,492.87 = 475.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.70/1,492.87 = 475.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.70x = 1,492.87 × 475.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.70x = 709,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,740.26/995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.81

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