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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.70, 1,375.45 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.70, 1,375.45 and 603.44 is: 832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.70 : 1,375.45 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.70/1,375.45 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.70x = 1,375.45 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.70x = 829,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,998.53/996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.75

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