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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.90, 1,496.31 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.90, 1,496.31 and 510.30 is: 765.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.90 : 1,496.31 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.90/1,496.31 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.90x = 1,496.31 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.90x = 763,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,566.99/996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.94

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