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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.08, 1,494.42 and 509.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.08, 1,494.42 and 509.47 is: 764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.08 : 1,494.42 = 509.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.08/1,494.42 = 509.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.08x = 1,494.42 × 509.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.08x = 761,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,364.98/996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.36

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