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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.28, 1,375.06 and 576.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.28, 1,375.06 and 576.70 is: 795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.28 : 1,375.06 = 576.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.28/1,375.06 = 576.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.28x = 1,375.06 × 576.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.28x = 792,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,997.10/996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.96

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