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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.16, 1,375.20 and 603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.16, 1,375.20 and 603.28 is: 832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.16 : 1,375.20 = 603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.16/1,375.20 = 603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.16x = 1,375.20 × 603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.16x = 829,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,630.66/996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.83

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