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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.29, 1,374.87 and 554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.29, 1,374.87 and 554.29 is: 764.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.29 : 1,374.87 = 554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.29/1,374.87 = 554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.29x = 1,374.87 × 554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.29x = 762,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,073.26/996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.91

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