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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.02, 1,374.48 and 553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.02, 1,374.48 and 553.89 is: 764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.02 : 1,374.48 = 553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.02/1,374.48 = 553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.02x = 1,374.48 × 553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.02x = 761,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,310.73/996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.36

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