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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.62, 1,495.09 and 606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.62, 1,495.09 and 606.91 is: 910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.62 : 1,495.09 = 606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.62/1,495.09 = 606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.62x = 1,495.09 × 606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.62x = 907,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,384.90/996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.46

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