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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.64, 1,375.59 and 646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.64, 1,375.59 and 646.72 is: 892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.64 : 1,375.59 = 646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.64/1,375.59 = 646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.64x = 1,375.59 × 646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.64x = 889,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,621.56/996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.62

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