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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.80, 1,491.90 and 610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.80, 1,491.90 and 610.60 is: 914.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.80 : 1,491.90 = 610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.80/1,491.90 = 610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.80x = 1,491.90 × 610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.80x = 910,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,954.14/995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.80

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