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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.45, 1,375.26 and 717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.45, 1,375.26 and 717.62 is: 990.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.45 : 1,375.26 = 717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.45/1,375.26 = 717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.45x = 1,375.26 × 717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.45x = 986,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,907.20/996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.42

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