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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.89, 1,495.23 and 266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.89, 1,495.23 and 266.53 is: 399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.89 : 1,495.23 = 266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.89/1,495.23 = 266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.89x = 1,495.23 × 266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.89x = 398,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,520.18/996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.76

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