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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.62, 1,496.59 and 749.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.62, 1,496.59 and 749.81 is: 1,125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.62 : 1,496.59 = 749.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.62/1,496.59 = 749.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.62x = 1,496.59 × 749.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.62x = 1,122,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,160.01/996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.97

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