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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996, 1,492.33 and 648.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996, 1,492.33 and 648.82 is: 972.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,492.33 = 648.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,492.33 = 648.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,492.33 × 648.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 968,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,246.09/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.13

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