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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.46, 1,375.26 and 717.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.46, 1,375.26 and 717.61 is: 990.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.46 : 1,375.26 = 717.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.46/1,375.26 = 717.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.46x = 1,375.26 × 717.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.46x = 986,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,900.33/996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.41

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