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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.85, 1,493.99 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.85, 1,493.99 and 379.56 is: 569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.85 : 1,493.99 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.85/1,493.99 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.85x = 1,493.99 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.85x = 567,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,056.95/995.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.42

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