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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.53, 1,493.37 and 779.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.53, 1,493.37 and 779.85 is: 1,168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.53 : 1,493.37 = 779.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.53/1,493.37 = 779.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.53x = 1,493.37 × 779.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.53x = 1,164,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,604.59/996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.67

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