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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.90, 1,491.41 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.90, 1,491.41 and 606.08 is: 907.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.90 : 1,491.41 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.90/1,491.41 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.90x = 1,491.41 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.90x = 903,919.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,919.02/995.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.64

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