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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.56, 1,492.96 and 509.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.56, 1,492.96 and 509.92 is: 763.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.56 : 1,492.96 = 509.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.56/1,492.96 = 509.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.56x = 1,492.96 × 509.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.56x = 761,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,290.16/996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.92

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