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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.03, 1,374.57 and 762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.03, 1,374.57 and 762.75 is: 1,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.03 : 1,374.57 = 762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.03/1,374.57 = 762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.03x = 1,374.57 × 762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.03x = 1,048,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,453.27/996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.63

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