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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.92, 1,492.13 and 605.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.92, 1,492.13 and 605.09 is: 906.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.92 : 1,492.13 = 605.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.92/1,492.13 = 605.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.92x = 1,492.13 × 605.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.92x = 902,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,878.18/995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.58

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