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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.86, 1,493.79 and 482.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.86, 1,493.79 and 482.50 is: 723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.86 : 1,493.79 = 482.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.86/1,493.79 = 482.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.86x = 1,493.79 × 482.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.86x = 720,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,753.68/995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.75

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