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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996, 1,373.85 and 642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996, 1,373.85 and 642.36 is: 886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,373.85 = 642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,373.85 = 642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,373.85 × 642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 882,506.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,506.29/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.05

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