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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.03, 1,373.76 and 646.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.03, 1,373.76 and 646.11 is: 891.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.03 : 1,373.76 = 646.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.03/1,373.76 = 646.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.03x = 1,373.76 × 646.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.03x = 887,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,600.07/996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.14

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