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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.12, 1,495.04 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.12, 1,495.04 and 509.44 is: 764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.12 : 1,495.04 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.12/1,495.04 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.12x = 1,495.04 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.12x = 761,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,633.18/996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.60

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