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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.71, 1,375.58 and 603.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.71, 1,375.58 and 603.77 is: 833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.71 : 1,375.58 = 603.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.71/1,375.58 = 603.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.71x = 1,375.58 × 603.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.71x = 830,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,528.57/996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.27

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