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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.76, 1,492.56 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.76, 1,492.56 and 419.04 is: 628.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.76 : 1,492.56 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.76/1,492.56 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.76x = 1,492.56 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.76x = 625,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,442.34/995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.11

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