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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.36, 1,374.78 and 576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.36, 1,374.78 and 576.64 is: 795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.36 : 1,374.78 = 576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.36/1,374.78 = 576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.36x = 1,374.78 × 576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.36x = 792,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,753.14/996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.65

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