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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.82, 1,493.85 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.82, 1,493.85 and 379.50 is: 569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.82 : 1,493.85 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.82/1,493.85 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.82x = 1,493.85 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.82x = 566,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,916.08/995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.30

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