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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.85, 1,495.95 and 381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.85, 1,495.95 and 381.07 is: 571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.85 : 1,495.95 = 381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.85/1,495.95 = 381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.85x = 1,495.95 × 381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.85x = 570,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,061.67/996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.86

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