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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.88, 1,494.36 and 482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.88, 1,494.36 and 482.88 is: 724.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.88 : 1,494.36 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.88/1,494.36 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.88x = 1,494.36 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.88x = 721,596.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,596.56/995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.58

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