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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.47, 1,375.76 and 642.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.47, 1,375.76 and 642.53 is: 887.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.47 : 1,375.76 = 642.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.47/1,375.76 = 642.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.47x = 1,375.76 × 642.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.47x = 883,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,972.12/996.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.11

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