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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.34, 1,375.08 and 747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.34, 1,375.08 and 747.25 is: 1,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.34 : 1,375.08 = 747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.34/1,375.08 = 747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.34x = 1,375.08 × 747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.34x = 1,027,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,528.53/996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.30

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