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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.51, 1,375.10 and 554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.51, 1,375.10 and 554.44 is: 765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.51 : 1,375.10 = 554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.51/1,375.10 = 554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.51x = 1,375.10 × 554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.51x = 762,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,410.45/996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.08

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