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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.72, 1,375.40 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.72, 1,375.40 and 577.12 is: 796.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.72 : 1,375.40 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.72/1,375.40 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.72x = 1,375.40 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.72x = 793,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,770.85/996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.38

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