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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.39, 1,374.21 and 830.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.39, 1,374.21 and 830.34 is: 1,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.39 : 1,374.21 = 830.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.39/1,374.21 = 830.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.39x = 1,374.21 × 830.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.39x = 1,141,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,061.53/996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.20

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