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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.76, 1,495.68 and 650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.76, 1,495.68 and 650.02 is: 975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.76 : 1,495.68 = 650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.76/1,495.68 = 650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.76x = 1,495.68 × 650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.76x = 972,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,221.91/996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.38

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