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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.48, 1,375.26 and 603.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.48, 1,375.26 and 603.57 is: 833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.48 : 1,375.26 = 603.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.48/1,375.26 = 603.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.48x = 1,375.26 × 603.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.48x = 830,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,065.68/996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.00

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