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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.70, 1,375.47 and 554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.70, 1,375.47 and 554.62 is: 765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.70 : 1,375.47 = 554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.70/1,375.47 = 554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.70x = 1,375.47 × 554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.70x = 762,863.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,863.17/996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.39

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