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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.33, 1,374.26 and 913.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.33, 1,374.26 and 913.71 is: 1,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.33 : 1,374.26 = 913.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.33/1,374.26 = 913.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.33x = 1,374.26 × 913.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.33x = 1,255,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,670.54/996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.30

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