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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.71, 1,491.94 and 508.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.71, 1,491.94 and 508.09 is: 761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.71 : 1,491.94 = 508.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.71/1,491.94 = 508.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.71x = 1,491.94 × 508.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.71x = 758,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,039.79/995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.31

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