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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.04, 1,374.34 and 603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.04, 1,374.34 and 603.24 is: 832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.04 : 1,374.34 = 603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.04/1,374.34 = 603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.04x = 1,374.34 × 603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.04x = 829,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,056.86/996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.35

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