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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.43, 1,375.18 and 576.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.43, 1,375.18 and 576.77 is: 796.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.43 : 1,375.18 = 576.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.43/1,375.18 = 576.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.43x = 1,375.18 × 576.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.43x = 793,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,164.56/996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.01

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