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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.76, 1,494.05 and 605.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.76, 1,494.05 and 605.75 is: 908.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.76 : 1,494.05 = 605.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.76/1,494.05 = 605.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.76x = 1,494.05 × 605.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.76x = 905,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,010.29/995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.86

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