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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.54, 1,374.84 and 664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.54, 1,374.84 and 664.62 is: 916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.54 : 1,374.84 = 664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.54/1,374.84 = 664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.54x = 1,374.84 × 664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.54x = 913,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,746.16/996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.92

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