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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.81, 1,492.94 and 477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.81, 1,492.94 and 477.18 is: 714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.81 : 1,492.94 = 477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.81/1,492.94 = 477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.81x = 1,492.94 × 477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.81x = 712,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,394.70/996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.67

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