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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.14, 1,375.12 and 623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.14, 1,375.12 and 623.36 is: 860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.14 : 1,375.12 = 623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.14/1,375.12 = 623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.14x = 1,375.12 × 623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.14x = 857,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,194.80/996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.52

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