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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.14, 1,491.54 and 648.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.14, 1,491.54 and 648.44 is: 970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.14 : 1,491.54 = 648.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.14/1,491.54 = 648.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.14x = 1,491.54 × 648.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.14x = 967,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,174.20/996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.92

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