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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.65, 1,375.39 and 554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.65, 1,375.39 and 554.58 is: 765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.65 : 1,375.39 = 554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.65/1,375.39 = 554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.65x = 1,375.39 × 554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.65x = 762,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,759.46/996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.33

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