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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.66, 1,375.47 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.66, 1,375.47 and 623.70 is: 860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.66 : 1,375.47 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.66/1,375.47 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.66x = 1,375.47 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.66x = 857,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,880.64/996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.76

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