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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.06, 1,493.84 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.06, 1,493.84 and 379.59 is: 569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.06 : 1,493.84 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.06/1,493.84 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.06x = 1,493.84 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.06x = 567,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,042.07/996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.28

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