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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.10, 1,375.25 and 681.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.10, 1,375.25 and 681.89 is: 941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.10 : 1,375.25 = 681.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.10/1,375.25 = 681.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.10x = 1,375.25 × 681.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.10x = 937,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,769.22/996.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.44

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