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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.74, 1,495.26 and 503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.74, 1,495.26 and 503.14 is: 754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.74 : 1,495.26 = 503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.74/1,495.26 = 503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.74x = 1,495.26 × 503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.74x = 752,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,322.60/996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.78

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