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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.48, 1,375.71 and 774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.48, 1,375.71 and 774.94 is: 1,069.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.48 : 1,375.71 = 774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.48/1,375.71 = 774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.48x = 1,375.71 × 774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.48x = 1,066,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,092.71/996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.86

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