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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.09, 1,374.69 and 603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.09, 1,374.69 and 603.11 is: 832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.09 : 1,374.69 = 603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.09/1,374.69 = 603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.09x = 1,374.69 × 603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.09x = 829,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,082.41/996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.34

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