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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.79, 1,492.47 and 508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.79, 1,492.47 and 508.59 is: 762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.79 : 1,492.47 = 508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.79/1,492.47 = 508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.79x = 1,492.47 × 508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.79x = 759,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,055.32/995.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.26

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