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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.59, 1,492.57 and 961.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.59, 1,492.57 and 961.99 is: 1,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.59 : 1,492.57 = 961.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.59/1,492.57 = 961.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.59x = 1,492.57 × 961.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.59x = 1,435,834.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,834.89/996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.74

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