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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.68, 1,376.46 and 624.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.68, 1,376.46 and 624.53 is: 862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.68 : 1,376.46 = 624.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.68/1,376.46 = 624.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.68x = 1,376.46 × 624.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.68x = 859,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,633.68/996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.50

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