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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.05, 1,374.54 and 554.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.05, 1,374.54 and 554.00 is: 764.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.05 : 1,374.54 = 554.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.05/1,374.54 = 554.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.05x = 1,374.54 × 554.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.05x = 761,488.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,488.29/996.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.51

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