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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.30, 1,491.66 and 752.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.30, 1,491.66 and 752.07 is: 1,126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.30 : 1,491.66 = 752.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.30/1,491.66 = 752.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.30x = 1,491.66 × 752.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.30x = 1,121,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,832.74/996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.00

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