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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.62, 1,374.10 and 775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.62, 1,374.10 and 775.08 is: 1,068.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.62 : 1,374.10 = 775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.62/1,374.10 = 775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.62x = 1,374.10 × 775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.62x = 1,065,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,035.49/996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.65

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