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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.60, 1,375.44 and 603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.60, 1,375.44 and 603.60 is: 833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.60 : 1,375.44 = 603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.60/1,375.44 = 603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.60x = 1,375.44 × 603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.60x = 830,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,215.58/996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.05

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