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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.57, 1,495.19 and 509.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.57, 1,495.19 and 509.49 is: 764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.57 : 1,495.19 = 509.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.57/1,495.19 = 509.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.57x = 1,495.19 × 509.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.57x = 761,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,784.35/996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.41

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