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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.33, 1,375.11 and 648.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.33, 1,375.11 and 648.03 is: 894.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.33 : 1,375.11 = 648.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.33/1,375.11 = 648.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.33x = 1,375.11 × 648.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.33x = 891,112.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,112.53/996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.39

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