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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.30, 1,374.86 and 554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.30, 1,374.86 and 554.20 is: 764.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.30 : 1,374.86 = 554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.30/1,374.86 = 554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.30x = 1,374.86 × 554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.30x = 761,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,945.36/996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.78

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