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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.58, 1,375.21 and 554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.58, 1,375.21 and 554.46 is: 765.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.58 : 1,375.21 = 554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.58/1,375.21 = 554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.58x = 1,375.21 × 554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.58x = 762,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,498.94/996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.12

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