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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.68, 1,375.42 and 554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.68, 1,375.42 and 554.60 is: 765.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.68 : 1,375.42 = 554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.68/1,375.42 = 554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.68x = 1,375.42 × 554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.68x = 762,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,807.93/996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.35

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