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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.04, 1,374.07 and 641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.04, 1,374.07 and 641.88 is: 885.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.04 : 1,374.07 = 641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.04/1,374.07 = 641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.04x = 1,374.07 × 641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.04x = 881,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,988.05/996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.49

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