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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.87, 1,495.18 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.87, 1,495.18 and 380.60 is: 570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.87 : 1,495.18 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.87/1,495.18 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.87x = 1,495.18 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.87x = 569,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,065.51/996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.85

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