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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.76, 1,494.06 and 631.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.76, 1,494.06 and 631.72 is: 946.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.76 : 1,494.06 = 631.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.76/1,494.06 = 631.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.76x = 1,494.06 × 631.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.76x = 943,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,827.58/996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.90

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