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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.46, 1,373.44 and 757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.46, 1,373.44 and 757.72 is: 1,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.46 : 1,373.44 = 757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.46/1,373.44 = 757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.46x = 1,373.44 × 757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.46x = 1,040,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,682.96/996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.38

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