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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.54, 1,375.04 and 603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.54, 1,375.04 and 603.60 is: 832.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.54 : 1,375.04 = 603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.54/1,375.04 = 603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.54x = 1,375.04 × 603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.54x = 829,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,974.14/996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.86

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