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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.96, 1,494.84 and 380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.96, 1,494.84 and 380.71 is: 570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.96 : 1,494.84 = 380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.96/1,494.84 = 380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.96x = 1,494.84 × 380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.96x = 569,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,095.37/996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.83

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