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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.30, 1,374.37 and 603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.30, 1,374.37 and 603.25 is: 832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.30 : 1,374.37 = 603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.30/1,374.37 = 603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.30x = 1,374.37 × 603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.30x = 829,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,083.76/996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.16

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