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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.42, 1,375.22 and 717.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.42, 1,375.22 and 717.58 is: 990.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.42 : 1,375.22 = 717.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.42/1,375.22 = 717.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.42x = 1,375.22 × 717.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.42x = 986,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,830.37/996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.38

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