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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.82, 1,492.74 and 507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.82, 1,492.74 and 507.78 is: 761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.82 : 1,492.74 = 507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.82/1,492.74 = 507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.82x = 1,492.74 × 507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.82x = 757,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,983.52/995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.17

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