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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.76, 1,495.32 and 509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.76, 1,495.32 and 509.68 is: 764.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.76 : 1,495.32 = 509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.76/1,495.32 = 509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.76x = 1,495.32 × 509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.76x = 762,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,134.70/996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.61

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