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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.54, 1,495.06 and 704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.54, 1,495.06 and 704.62 is: 1,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.54 : 1,495.06 = 704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.54/1,495.06 = 704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.54x = 1,495.06 × 704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.54x = 1,053,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,449.18/996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.11

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