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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.87, 1,493.68 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.87, 1,493.68 and 379.60 is: 569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.87 : 1,493.68 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.87/1,493.68 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.87x = 1,493.68 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.87x = 567,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,000.93/995.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.35

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