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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.62, 1,493.30 and 721.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.62, 1,493.30 and 721.42 is: 1,080.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.62 : 1,493.30 = 721.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.62/1,493.30 = 721.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.62x = 1,493.30 × 721.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.62x = 1,077,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,294.56/996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.95

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