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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.11, 1,494.47 and 509.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.11, 1,494.47 and 509.51 is: 764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.11 : 1,494.47 = 509.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.11/1,494.47 = 509.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.11x = 1,494.47 × 509.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.11x = 761,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,439.94/996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.41

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