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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.14, 1,495.14 and 509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.14, 1,495.14 and 509.54 is: 764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.14 : 1,495.14 = 509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.14/1,495.14 = 509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.14x = 1,495.14 × 509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.14x = 761,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,833.64/996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.79

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