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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.66, 1,492.11 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.66, 1,492.11 and 653.94 is: 979.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.66 : 1,492.11 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.66/1,492.11 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.66x = 1,492.11 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.66x = 975,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,750.41/996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.02

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