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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.50, 1,493.08 and 649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.50, 1,493.08 and 649.32 is: 972.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.50 : 1,493.08 = 649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.50/1,493.08 = 649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.50x = 1,493.08 × 649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.50x = 969,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,479.24/996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.88

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