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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.94, 1,495.20 and 585.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.94, 1,495.20 and 585.42 is: 878.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.94 : 1,495.20 = 585.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.94/1,495.20 = 585.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.94x = 1,495.20 × 585.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.94x = 875,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,319.98/995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.89

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