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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.71, 1,375.61 and 760.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.71, 1,375.61 and 760.26 is: 1,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.71 : 1,375.61 = 760.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.71/1,375.61 = 760.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.71x = 1,375.61 × 760.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.71x = 1,045,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,818.00/996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.27

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