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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.08, 1,374.52 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.08, 1,374.52 and 554.08 is: 764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.08 : 1,374.52 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.08/1,374.52 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.08x = 1,374.52 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.08x = 761,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,594.04/996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.59

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