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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.88, 1,493.61 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.88, 1,493.61 and 379.35 is: 568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.88 : 1,493.61 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.88/1,493.61 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.88x = 1,493.61 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.88x = 566,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,600.95/995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.95

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