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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.20, 1,374.76 and 554.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.20, 1,374.76 and 554.09 is: 764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.20 : 1,374.76 = 554.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.20/1,374.76 = 554.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.20x = 1,374.76 × 554.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.20x = 761,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,740.77/996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.65

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