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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.94, 1,491.18 and 687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.94, 1,491.18 and 687.03 is: 1,028.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.94 : 1,491.18 = 687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.94/1,491.18 = 687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.94x = 1,491.18 × 687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.94x = 1,024,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,477.23/995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.65

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