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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.23, 1,374.22 and 809.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.23, 1,374.22 and 809.93 is: 1,117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.23 : 1,374.22 = 809.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.23/1,374.22 = 809.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.23x = 1,374.22 × 809.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.23x = 1,113,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,022.00/996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.23

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