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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.38, 1,495.44 and 509.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.38, 1,495.44 and 509.70 is: 765.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.38 : 1,495.44 = 509.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.38/1,495.44 = 509.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.38x = 1,495.44 × 509.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.38x = 762,225.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,225.77/996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.00

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