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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.18, 1,493.05 and 509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.18, 1,493.05 and 509.10 is: 763.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.18 : 1,493.05 = 509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.18/1,493.05 = 509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.18x = 1,493.05 × 509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.18x = 760,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,111.76/996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.03

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