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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.78, 1,490.91 and 506.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.78, 1,490.91 and 506.45 is: 758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.78 : 1,490.91 = 506.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.78/1,490.91 = 506.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.78x = 1,490.91 × 506.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.78x = 755,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,063.91/995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.27

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