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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.09, 1,492.70 and 508.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.09, 1,492.70 and 508.47 is: 761.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.09 : 1,492.70 = 508.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.09/1,492.70 = 508.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.09x = 1,492.70 × 508.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.09x = 758,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,990.63/996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.97

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