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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.30, 1,493.91 and 509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.30, 1,493.91 and 509.76 is: 764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.30 : 1,493.91 = 509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.30/1,493.91 = 509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.30x = 1,493.91 × 509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.30x = 761,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,535.56/996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.36

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