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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996, 1,373.76 and 700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996, 1,373.76 and 700.64 is: 966.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,373.76 = 700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,373.76 = 700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,373.76 × 700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 962,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,511.21/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.38

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