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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.48, 1,494.09 and 687.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.48, 1,494.09 and 687.98 is: 1,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.48 : 1,494.09 = 687.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.48/1,494.09 = 687.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.48x = 1,494.09 × 687.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.48x = 1,027,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,896.57/996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.53

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