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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.16, 1,374.54 and 576.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.16, 1,374.54 and 576.31 is: 795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.16 : 1,374.54 = 576.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.16/1,374.54 = 576.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.16x = 1,374.54 × 576.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.16x = 792,161.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,161.15/996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.21

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