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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.51, 1,494.96 and 688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.51, 1,494.96 and 688.50 is: 1,032.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.51 : 1,494.96 = 688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.51/1,494.96 = 688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.51x = 1,494.96 × 688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.51x = 1,029,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,279.96/996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.88

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