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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.85, 1,490.94 and 662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.85, 1,490.94 and 662.81 is: 992.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.85 : 1,490.94 = 662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.85/1,490.94 = 662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.85x = 1,490.94 × 662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.85x = 988,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,202.49/995.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.32

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