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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.26, 1,374.41 and 642.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.26, 1,374.41 and 642.11 is: 885.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.26 : 1,374.41 = 642.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.26/1,374.41 = 642.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.26x = 1,374.41 × 642.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.26x = 882,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,512.32/996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.83

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