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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996, 1,374.70 and 664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996, 1,374.70 and 664.44 is: 917.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,374.70 = 664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,374.70 = 664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,374.70 × 664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 913,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,405.67/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.07

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