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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.07, 1,494.98 and 720.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.07, 1,494.98 and 720.85 is: 1,081.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.07 : 1,494.98 = 720.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.07/1,494.98 = 720.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.07x = 1,494.98 × 720.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.07x = 1,077,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,656.33/996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.91

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