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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.07, 1,374.59 and 553.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.07, 1,374.59 and 553.99 is: 764.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.07 : 1,374.59 = 553.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.07/1,374.59 = 553.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.07x = 1,374.59 × 553.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.07x = 761,509.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,509.11/996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.51

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