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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.66, 1,491.24 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.66, 1,491.24 and 670.44 is: 1,003.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.66 : 1,491.24 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.66/1,491.24 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.66x = 1,491.24 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.66x = 999,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,786.95/996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.14

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