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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.31, 1,374.87 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.31, 1,374.87 and 554.14 is: 764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.31 : 1,374.87 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.31/1,374.87 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.31x = 1,374.87 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.31x = 761,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,870.46/996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.69

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