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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.96, 1,491.21 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.96, 1,491.21 and 506.66 is: 758.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.96 : 1,491.21 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.96/1,491.21 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.96x = 1,491.21 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.96x = 755,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,529.00/995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.59

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