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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.00, 1,374.22 and 681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.00, 1,374.22 and 681.36 is: 940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.00 : 1,374.22 = 681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.00/1,374.22 = 681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.00x = 1,374.22 × 681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.00x = 936,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,333.75/996.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.10

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