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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.01, 1,493.67 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.01, 1,493.67 and 379.89 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.01 : 1,493.67 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.01/1,493.67 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.01x = 1,493.67 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.01x = 567,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,430.92/996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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