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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.33, 1,375.47 and 623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.33, 1,375.47 and 623.64 is: 860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.33 : 1,375.47 = 623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.33/1,375.47 = 623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.33x = 1,375.47 × 623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.33x = 857,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,798.11/996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.96

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