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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.59, 1,493.51 and 508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.59, 1,493.51 and 508.62 is: 762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.59 : 1,493.51 = 508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.59/1,493.51 = 508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.59x = 1,493.51 × 508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.59x = 759,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,620.91/996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.22

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