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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.29, 1,495.80 and 632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.29, 1,495.80 and 632.70 is: 949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.29 : 1,495.80 = 632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.29/1,495.80 = 632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.29x = 1,495.80 × 632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.29x = 946,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,392.66/996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.92

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