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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.60, 1,492.50 and 630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.60, 1,492.50 and 630.30 is: 943.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.60 : 1,492.50 = 630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.60/1,492.50 = 630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.60x = 1,492.50 × 630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.60x = 940,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,722.75/996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.93

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