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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.36, 1,374.76 and 582.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.36, 1,374.76 and 582.36 is: 803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.36 : 1,374.76 = 582.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.36/1,374.76 = 582.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.36x = 1,374.76 × 582.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.36x = 800,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,605.23/996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.53

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