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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.85, 1,495.21 and 477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.85, 1,495.21 and 477.24 is: 715.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.85 : 1,495.21 = 477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.85/1,495.21 = 477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.85x = 1,495.21 × 477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.85x = 713,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,574.02/996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.83

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