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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.42, 1,374.45 and 717.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.42, 1,374.45 and 717.03 is: 989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.42 : 1,374.45 = 717.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.42/1,374.45 = 717.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.42x = 1,374.45 × 717.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.42x = 985,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,521.88/996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.06

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