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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.64, 1,375.20 and 623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.64, 1,375.20 and 623.68 is: 860.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.64 : 1,375.20 = 623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.64/1,375.20 = 623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.64x = 1,375.20 × 623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.64x = 857,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,684.74/996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.58

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