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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.06, 1,492.44 and 610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.06, 1,492.44 and 610.50 is: 914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.06 : 1,492.44 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.06/1,492.44 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.06x = 1,492.44 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.06x = 911,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,134.62/996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.74

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