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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.72, 1,375.57 and 554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.72, 1,375.57 and 554.73 is: 765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.72 : 1,375.57 = 554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.72/1,375.57 = 554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.72x = 1,375.57 × 554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.72x = 763,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,069.95/996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.58

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