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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.29, 1,374.84 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.29, 1,374.84 and 554.24 is: 764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.29 : 1,374.84 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.29/1,374.84 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.29x = 1,374.84 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.29x = 761,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,984.45/996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.82

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