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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996, 1,492.56 and 563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996, 1,492.56 and 563.04 is: 843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,492.56 = 563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,492.56 = 563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,492.56 × 563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 840,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,370.98/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.75

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