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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.51, 1,375.29 and 603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.51, 1,375.29 and 603.54 is: 832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.51 : 1,375.29 = 603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.51/1,375.29 = 603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.51x = 1,375.29 × 603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.51x = 830,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,042.53/996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.95

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