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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.72, 1,375.38 and 577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.72, 1,375.38 and 577 is: 796.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.72 : 1,375.38 = 577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.72/1,375.38 = 577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.72x = 1,375.38 × 577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.72x = 793,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,594.26/996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.21

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