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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.75, 1,492.39 and 630.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.75, 1,492.39 and 630.64 is: 945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.75 : 1,492.39 = 630.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.75/1,492.39 = 630.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.75x = 1,492.39 × 630.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.75x = 941,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,160.83/995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.18

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