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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.16, 1,374.52 and 963.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.16, 1,374.52 and 963.04 is: 1,328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.16 : 1,374.52 = 963.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.16/1,374.52 = 963.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.16x = 1,374.52 × 963.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.16x = 1,323,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,717.74/996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.82

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