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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.76, 1,493.88 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.76, 1,493.88 and 379.44 is: 569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.76 : 1,493.88 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.76/1,493.88 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.76x = 1,493.88 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.76x = 566,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,837.83/995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.25

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