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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.80, 1,491 and 562.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.80, 1,491 and 562.18 is: 841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.80 : 1,491 = 562.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.80/1,491 = 562.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.80x = 1,491 × 562.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.80x = 838,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,210.38/995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.75

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