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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.73, 1,375.47 and 548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.73, 1,375.47 and 548.58 is: 757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.73 : 1,375.47 = 548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.73/1,375.47 = 548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.73x = 1,375.47 × 548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.73x = 754,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,555.33/996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.03

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