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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.60, 1,375.02 and 681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.60, 1,375.02 and 681.60 is: 940.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.60 : 1,375.02 = 681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.60/1,375.02 = 681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.60x = 1,375.02 × 681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.60x = 937,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,213.63/996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.41

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