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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.73, 1,490.75 and 790.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.73, 1,490.75 and 790.59 is: 1,183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.73 : 1,490.75 = 790.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.73/1,490.75 = 790.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.73x = 1,490.75 × 790.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.73x = 1,178,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,576.64/995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.64

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