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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.44, 1,375.11 and 554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.44, 1,375.11 and 554.45 is: 765.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.44 : 1,375.11 = 554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.44/1,375.11 = 554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.44x = 1,375.11 × 554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.44x = 762,422.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,422.86/996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.15

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