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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.96, 1,494.07 and 508.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.96, 1,494.07 and 508.99 is: 762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.96 : 1,494.07 = 508.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.96/1,494.07 = 508.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.96x = 1,494.07 × 508.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.96x = 760,467.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,467.28/996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.79

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