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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.68, 1,375.44 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.68, 1,375.44 and 647.12 is: 893.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.68 : 1,375.44 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.68/1,375.44 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.68x = 1,375.44 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.68x = 890,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,074.73/996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.04

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