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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.50, 1,493.74 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.50, 1,493.74 and 475.74 is: 713.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.50 : 1,493.74 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.50/1,493.74 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.50x = 1,493.74 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.50x = 710,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,632.46/996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.13

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