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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.67, 1,375.75 and 603.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.67, 1,375.75 and 603.69 is: 833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.67 : 1,375.75 = 603.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.67/1,375.75 = 603.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.67x = 1,375.75 × 603.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.67x = 830,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,525.01/996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.30

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