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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.13, 1,374.60 and 554.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.13, 1,374.60 and 554.01 is: 764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.13 : 1,374.60 = 554.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.13/1,374.60 = 554.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.13x = 1,374.60 × 554.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.13x = 761,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,542.15/996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.50

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