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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.25, 1,374.81 and 554.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.25, 1,374.81 and 554.19 is: 764.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.25 : 1,374.81 = 554.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.25/1,374.81 = 554.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.25x = 1,374.81 × 554.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.25x = 761,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,905.95/996.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.77

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