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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.65, 1,493.60 and 508.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.65, 1,493.60 and 508.67 is: 762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.65 : 1,493.60 = 508.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.65/1,493.60 = 508.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.65x = 1,493.60 × 508.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.65x = 759,749.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,749.51/996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.30

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