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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.77, 1,495.06 and 630.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.77, 1,495.06 and 630.45 is: 945.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.77 : 1,495.06 = 630.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.77/1,495.06 = 630.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.77x = 1,495.06 × 630.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.77x = 942,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,559.00/996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.61

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